Award Recepients

Award Recipients―Putting Children Center

Valley Central Teachers Association

The following members have been honored by various organizations throughout the years. Our apologies for having missed many as this web site is developed. It is our goal to backtrack all honorees for recognition. The award recipients' names and pictures are provided along with the name of the award for which each was honored. Many of the Award Titles have been linked to a VC Echoes article written in the recipient's honor.


		Debra Calvino 2008 SUNY New Paltz Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching

		Dolores O'Brien 2007 Richard H. Aderson "Make A Difference Award"

		Nancy Brother 2006 Richard H. Aderson "Make A Difference Award" 1996 New York State School Nurse of the Year

		Gail Nozell 2004 Orange County Youth Bureau Award for Outstanding School-Based Professional 2004 Orange County Human Rights Commission Award

		Patricia Lunden 2003 New York State United Teachers Community Service Award

		Jim Hession 2004 Orange County Student Assistant (Substance Abuse) Counselor of the Year

		Jarret Winum 2004 VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year

		Janet Malloy 2004 VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year

		Carolyn Lahue 2002 East Codlenham PTA Founder's Day Life Member Award

		Melinda Sulzbach 2002 Orange County School Counselor of the Year Award from the Orange County Mental Health Association.

		John Bonagura 2001 Richard H. Aderson "Make A Difference Award"

		Mary Goldberg 2000 American Federation of Teachers "Living the Legacy" Silver Recognition Award

		Diane Ruggles 2000 Orange County Woman of Achievement Award

		Marc Newman 2000 New York State United Teachers Community Service Award

		Joseph Fracalossi 2000 SUNY New Paltz Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching 2000 Top 5 Finalist for New York State Teacher of the Year 2000

		Kathleen Sahl 1999 SUNY New Paltz Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching 1999 Orange County Soil and Water Conservation Teacher of the Year 1999 New York State Conservation Teacher of the Year

		Laurie Miccio 1999 Hudson-Catskill of New York Community Service Award

		Jane Dionne 1999 Anna Othilia Hagland-Helmer Josephs Award Recognizing Literary Excellence

		Arline Friedman 1998 American Federation of Teachers "Living the Legacy" Silver Recognition Award