Honor Linda Romano Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 3357 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Linda Romano upon the occasion of being named the 2018 National ACTE Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and recognize those dedicated individuals, who strive to enhance the quality of education for our students, and whose accomplishments, character and community commitment inspire all citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Linda Romano upon the occasion of being named the 2018 National ACTE Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education, celebrated at its National Conference on Wednesday, December

11 years; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary growth led to the hiring of two additional faculty members, and its graduates have become key members of the local healthcare workforce and community; and WHEREAS, With an unwavering commitment to her profession, Linda Romano splits her time between Newburgh Free Academy and Elant Inc., a local nursing home where she works side by side with her students to ensure they complete the necessary clinical requirements for CNA certification and to transform them into professional-grade caregivers; and WHEREAS, A truly inspirational educator, Linda Romano has chaired the school's Building Leadership Team, co-chaired the Health and Safety Team, organized numerous blood drives, conducted CPR/AED training for staff and students, and written curriculum for the nursing program; and WHEREAS, In addition, she mentors new teachers and participates in extensive professional development, sharing her creative teaching style for project-based learning; and WHEREAS, Linda Romano is a tireless volunteer, spending her weekends at the Newburgh Armory, a local community center, where she teaches math and reading skills through CTE concepts; she is currently developing a health science class, as well as an after school program which will support academics and CTE for middle school-age students; and WHEREAS, An active member of numerous state and national professional organizations, Linda Romano has presented at several conferences and has served on State Education Department and Department of Health work groups, writing and mapping curriculum; and WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled teacher, Linda Romano has improved the quality of education at Newburgh Free Academy by leading and supporting staff with enthusiasm, cultivating a positive and stimulating school environment for her students, and creating a greater sense of community; and WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State, Linda Romano continually demonstrates an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at the Newburgh Free Academy for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Linda Romano upon the occasion of being named the 2018 National ACTE Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Linda Romano.