Senator Webb Recognizes Local Educators
April 15, 2026
(Southern Tier, NY) – Senator Lea Webb awarded educators throughout Senate District 52 as part of the New York State Senate’s Annual Educator Recognition Program. The Educators Inspiring a Generation Program acknowledges and celebrates the exceptional efforts of New York educators. These awards are given to school professionals who demonstrate commitment to student success, employ innovative teaching methods, and show leadership within their educational communities can be considered for nomination.
“Educators go above and beyond every day to show up for their students,” said Senator Lea Webb. “These awards are a small token of my appreciation and recognition for the teachers in my district who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to student success, inspire a love of learning, and make a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom.”
Awards in Senate District 52:
- Terre Trupp, Union-Endicott High School
- LeAndra Yarrell, Broome-Tioga BOCES
- Jeff Smith, Johnson City Senior High School
- Jennifer Chudacik, Johnson City Senior High School
- Michael Lurenz, Maine-Endwell Senior High School
- Elizabeth Kozlowski, Newfield Senior High School
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