Honor Doreen McSain Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1071 BY: Senator AKSHAR HONORING Doreen McSain upon the occasion of being named the New York State Elementary Principal of the Year WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Doreen McSain upon the occasion of being named the New York State Elementary Principal of the Year, to be celebrated at an Awards Ceremony on May 3, 2019, in Latham, New York; and WHEREAS, As New York's Elementary Principal of the Year, Doreen McSain will also be recognized and celebrated as a National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) at a program sponsored by the NAESP in Washington DC this fall; and WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the success of Glenwood Elementary School is due in large part to the efforts of Doreen McSain; and WHEREAS, Doreen McSain is a true inspiration and mentor; she began her illustrious career in education in 1992, and currently serves as Principal of Glenwood Elementary School in Vestal, New York, the esteemed position she has held for ten years; and WHEREAS, During her tenure, Doreen McSain has introduced many vital new programs including the Learning Through Play program which helps children work on social skills in a supervised environment; she also introduced the "One Book, One School" initiative, in which the entire school reads the same book to foster community; and WHEREAS, Doreen McSain is respected statewide as an educational leader and truly exemplifies the best of her profession; she has devoted her life to creating environments for children to thrive and grow, and has inspired others in her district to serve their students minds and spirits; and WHEREAS, In addition to this prestigious distinction, Doreen McSain was named Best Principal in the Southern Tier region in 2018; and WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled principal, Doreen McSain has improved the quality of education at Glenwood Elementary School 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, The Vestal community is indeed fortunate and blessed to have such a dedicated and respected educational leader; her wisdom and contributions reach into every classroom, truly making a difference in the lives of those lucky enough to work with her; and WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State, Doreen McSain continually demonstrates an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at Glenwood Elementary School 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 Doreen McSain upon the occasion of being named the New York State Elementary Principal of the Year; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Doreen McSain.