LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carol Terry upon the occasion of being
named a creative champion by the New York State Alliance for Arts and
Education

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
lives have been committed to educating our youth; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Carol Terry upon the occasion of being named a creative champion by the
New York State Alliance for Arts and Education; and
WHEREAS, Carol Terry received a Bachelor of Music in Education degree
from the State University of New York at Potsdam in 1972, and both a
Master of Science in Education degree and a Certificate of Advanced
Study in Educational Administration from the State University of New
York at Oswego in 2001; and
WHEREAS, She has served as an educator for more than 30 years, begin-
ning in 1972 as a Vocal Music Teacher and Choral and Drama Director at
Camillus Junior High School in the West Genesee Central School District;
and
WHEREAS, In 1981, she was a substitute teacher and Drama Director for
the LaFayette Central School District, and in 1995, she served on the
Syracuse/Onondaga Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission, where she was
responsible for overseeing the Parent to Parent Program; and
WHEREAS, Carol Terry joined the Onondaga Nation School as a Music
Teacher in 1998, where she was responsible for general, choral and
instrumental instruction for all students grades K-8, and in 2000, she
completed administrative internships with the Onondaga Nation School and
the Syracuse City School District; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Carol Terry began her current position as Field
Coordinator for Fine Arts in the Syracuse City School District, where
she is responsible for all matters relating to music, theater and visual
arts education; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure in this position, among numerous other
accomplishments, Carol Terry developed and implemented art and music
curriculum for grades K-12, has overseen the fine arts staff and budget,
rejuvenated All-City instrumental and choral music showcases, partnered
with higher education to bring collegiate resources to students, and
meets with community art and music organizations to create further
opportunities for students; and
WHEREAS, Carol Terry is also responsible for planning and directing
district wide events, including the State of the Schools Address, Hip
Hop Summit, FMA Live!, Most at the M.O.S.T., and All-City Music and Arts
Festival presentations; and
WHEREAS, She has also been instrumental in developing a strong year-
round theater program for high school students and in overseeing a Youth
Arts grant program for promising students; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her role with the Syracuse City School
District, Carol Terry is active in numerous professional activities,
such as the Gear-Up Advisory Board, New York State Urban Forum, and
SCSD/SU Partnership for Better Education, as well as various community
organizations including the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse Opera, and
the Syracuse Symphony; and
WHEREAS, Carol Terry has earned many awards and honors for her work as
an educator, including the 2007 Administrator of the Year Award from the
New York State Association of Teaching Artists, and the 2004 Partners
for Arts Education Educator Award; and

WHEREAS, Carol Terry's efforts have resulted in providing rich experi-
ences and increased opportunities in the arts for not only students in
the Syracuse City School District, but for all students she has
educated; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor and pay tribute to Carol Terry for her many years of service to
the Syracuse City School District and the Central New York community;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carol Terry.