LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Wendy Goldberg upon the occasion of her
designation by the Association of Orthodox Jewish Teachers as the recip-
ient of its Queens Elementary School Principal of the Year Award on
April 25, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose lives
have been committed to the pursuit of excellence in the education of the
youth of the Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Wendy Goldberg upon the occasion of her designation by the Asso-
ciation of Orthodox Jewish Teachers of the New York City Public Schools
as the recipient of its Queens Elementary School Principal of the Year
Award; and
WHEREAS, Wendy Goldberg, Principal of P.S. 214Q, will be honored at
the organization's 40th Annual Luncheon, to be held at The Renaissance
in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday, April 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Wendy Goldberg began her career in education in 1973 as a
substitute teacher in Jamaica, Queens; she then taught English as a
Second Language (ESL) and elementary classes in Districts 24 and 30; in
the 1980s she began teaching at PS 31Q as the Reading/ESL teacher, then
as its primary ESL teacher; and
WHEREAS, Over the next 17 years, PS 31Q benefited greatly from the
grants funds she was able to obtain to support programs for the school;
she also ran D26 summer programs and, as a Fordham University adjunct
instructor for three and a half years, Wendy Goldberg taught ESL strate-
gies and methodology at the graduate level, sharing her vast expertise
with others; and
WHEREAS, As "unofficial Assistant Principal" at PS 31, Wendy Goldberg
experienced how an administrator can have a positive impact on an entire
school; in 2003, after working as an Administrative Assistant, she
earned her Supervisory and Administrator license and became Assistant
Principal at PS 214Q, District 25 and the following year, was named its
Principal; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, as she moved from teacher to administrator,
making a difference in the lives of many along the way, Wendy Goldberg
and her staff have lifted the level of student achievement and earned
recognition as the No. 1 Elementary School in Queens and then as the No.
1 K-5 Elementary School in District 25 and, under her leadership, dedi-
cation and hard work have also resulted in three years of "A" and "Well
Developed" ratings for the school; and
WHEREAS, As Principal of PS 214Q, Wendy Goldberg has ensured that each
classroom is equipped with the latest technology and has brought many
programs, collaborations and community events to the school, including
Teachers College, LEAP and PAAP, Queens College, First in Math, and
Renzulli Learning; and
WHEREAS, She has, in addition, overseen the introduction of a Parent
Resource Center, Anti-bullying and Character Education programs, monthly
parent workshops and, in the spirit of compassion and community service,
a number of charitable events to help support people in need; and
WHEREAS, A genuine and approachable person who can be seen greeting
children, parents and staff throughout the day, Wendy Goldberg frequent-
ly reminds her staff, "know a child well and you will both succeed" and
has helped her school become a center of warmth, compassion, and high
academic expectations; and

WHEREAS, With Wendy Goldberg throughout have been her husband of over
37 years, fellow educator Jay Goldberg, and their three children and
nine grandchildren, all of whom are proud to be part of her life and
rejoice in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such accomplishment are brought to our attention it is appropri-
ate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the edification and
emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Wendy Goldberg upon the occasion of her designation as the recipi-
ent of the Association of Orthodox Jewish Teachers' Queens Elementary
School Principal of the Year Award on April 25, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wendy Goldberg.