Anita Stabrowski was recently selected by Governor Andrew Cuomo to receive the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award. Stabrowski is a science teacher at B-P Middle School.
The award honors outstanding individuals who exemplify the highest standards of teaching and work to foster creativity, instill a love of learning, and inspire independent thinking and student initiative.
As part of the award, Stabrowski will receive $5,000 to use for professional development activities, including coursework to enhance expertise, attendance at a state or national conference, or enrollment in a summer institute or certification program. She will also serve as a teacher ambassadors and have the opportunity to share her insights on professional learning with leaders in education, regional development experts, and policymakers.