LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Kevin Sullivan upon the occasion of
his designation as the 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year by Elmont Memorial
High School

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those individuals in the teaching profession who distinguish them-
selves in their dedication and commitment to their students; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Kevin Sullivan upon the occasion of his designation as the 2008-2009
Teacher of the Year by Elmont Memorial High School; and
WHEREAS, After beginning his esteemed career 10 years ago as a student
teacher and first year teacher, Kevin Sullivan immediately became an
integral part of the Elmont Memorial High School community; since that
time he has never stopped developing and growing as a professional
educator, serving as a role model and mentor to not only his students
but his fellow faculty members as well; and
WHEREAS, In the classroom, Kevin Sullivan shares interactive learning
experiences with his students so that they are all a part of the learn-
ing process; from the incorporation of multimedia to elements of Differ-
entiated Instruction, he ensures that there is something for everyone in
each lesson; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Kevin Sullivan has taught grades 7, 7A, 8,
11R, 12RX and Enrichment classes; he works tirelessly to conduct review
classes before and after school; he also instructs students individually
to make certain that they are equipped with the tools necessary to not
only succeed in the classroom but for continued success throughout their
lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his time in the classroom, Kevin Sullivan
serves as the Coach of the Junior Varsity Football and Junior Varsity
Boys Basketball teams; he inspires his players to be the best they can
be, both on and off the fields or courts; he also serves as the Dean of
Students and his discipline style is respected by both the students and
faculty; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Kevin Sullivan takes an active approach in the
development of all his colleagues at Elmont Memorial High School; he
constantly assists them with planning, allows them to sit in on his
classes and meets with them to discuss discipline and other instruc-
tional issues; he has also presented workshops during after-school
Faculty Meetings and to the members of the 7th grade interdisciplinary
teams; and
WHEREAS, A teacher of singular distinction, Kevin Sullivan spreads the
spirit of learning throughout the entire school district; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career thus far, Kevin Sullivan has brought an
uncompromising standard of excellence to his work and a warm sense of
caring and concern to every young person he educates; and
WHEREAS, The future success of our State and Nation is dependent upon
individuals such as Kevin Sullivan, who dedicate their lives as educa-
tors, nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kevin Sullivan upon the occasion of his designation as the
2008-2009 Teacher of the Year by Elmont Memorial High School; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kevin Sullivan.