LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Debra Calvino for being named
the 2010 New York State Teacher of the Year by the New York State Board
of Regents

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals of outstanding character and remarkable integrity who
enhance the quality of education of the young people of New York State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Mrs. Debra Calvino for being named the 2010 New York State Teacher
of the Year by the New York State Board of Regents; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Calvino, a high school math teacher at Valley Central
High School in Montgomery, New York, also serves as the
Chairperson/Supervisor of the school's Mathematics Department; she is
the 40th New York State Teacher of the Year, and a veteran teacher of 27
years; and
WHEREAS, Debra Calvino attained a Certificate of Advanced Study in
Educational Administration in addition to her credentials in mathematics
and special education; her efforts have helped instill a love of math-
ematics in generations of students, leading many of them to success in
math-related studies and career paths, including teaching; and
WHEREAS, Known for her outstanding ability to help all students
succeed and for her advocacy for students, families, fellow teachers and
community organizations, Debra Calvino has helped lead her district
towards outstanding mathematics scores on the State's mathematics exams;
she has served as a master trainer in data strategies and has helped
foster district-wide support for and use of data-driven instruction; and
WHEREAS, Debra Calvino has also enhanced district resources through
her extensive grant writing and advocacy efforts; her service includes
leadership roles in helping to develop the district's comprehensive
accountability plan and serving on other key district committees; as
Teacher of the Year, she considers herself an ambassador for teaching,
giving her the opportunity to highlight the importance of the profes-
sion; and
WHEREAS, Debra Calvino has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
at Valley Central High School, as well as on the community-at-large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impressive dedi-
cation to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mrs. Debra Calvino for being named the 2010 New York State
Teacher of the Year by the New York State Board of Regents; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mrs. Debra Calvino.