LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kate Caporusso upon the occasion of
receiving the 2010 Outstanding High School Social Studies Teacher Award
from the New York State Council for the Social Studies

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 acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in 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 honor Kate
Caporusso upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Outstanding High
School Social Studies Teacher Award from the New York State Council for
the Social Studies; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Council selects an extraordinary individual
such as Kate Caporusso who exemplifies the best in professional social
studies education in New York State; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding educator, Kate Caporusso has been a teacher at
Calhoun High School since 1998; during her esteemed tenure, she has
taught Regents and Advanced Placement levels of both Global History and
American History, as well as collaborative and inclusion classes; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Kate Caporusso has founded and currently teaches
the senior year interdisciplinary course called Senior Experience; as a
member of the Executive Board of the Long Island Council for Social
Studies, she has presented at numerous conferences; and
WHEREAS, Thoughtful, passionate, intelligent and reflective, Kate
Caporusso creates dynamic and interactive lessons; she also assesses her
students' learning in creative ways; she is committed to improving
social studies instruction in her own classroom, in the department and
beyond; she is a positive role model for students and a trusted
colleague among her peers; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Kate Caporusso provide a tremendous service to
the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, Kate Caporusso has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Calhoun 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
honor Kate Caporusso upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Outstanding
High School Social Studies Teacher Award from the New York State Council
for the Social Studies; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kate Caporusso.