The teachers and staff members of the Goshen Central School District are a group of accomplished educators who are focused on the success of their students. Because of their commitment and dedication, they constantly push themselves to become the finest in their field and are consistently recognized for their accomplishments.

Listed below are a number of educators who have been recognized for going above and beyond for the students of this district.

• Helt recognized by National Council Boys Scouts of America

Donna Helt, senior food service helper at Goshen Central School District, was recently recognized and given an award by the National Council Boy Scouts of America. The award acknowledges noteworthy service of exceptional character to scouting.

Helt serves as Advisor of Venturing Crew 65 of Goshen and Council Training Chair for the Hudson Valley Council. She began her work with the Cub Scouts 12 years ago and her sons, Ben and Chris, are both Eagle Scouts.

• Goshen High School teacher wins Educator of Excellence Award

Jessica Weir, a special education teacher at the Goshen High School, was recently selected to receive the New York State English Council Educator of Excellence Award. Only 12 awards were given to teachers throughout the state.

Weir was nominated by English Teacher Antoinette Gazzaniga, who unbeknownst to Weir, put together a portfolio of her work and collected letters of recommendation from Superintendent Roy Reese as well as Weir’s students.

“Having observed Jess in the classroom, I find her to be a master teacher – reaching students of all academic ability and managing to move them to be able to grasp knowledge and to use it well,” said Gazzaniga. “She understands her students and pushes them to reach their maximum. In addition, the kids love her and find her nurturing and caring; the conditions under which they work the best.”

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• Sheryl Lynch wins Outstanding Science Teacher Award

Sheryl Lynch, a kindergarten teacher at Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School in Goshen, was recently named Outstanding Science Teacher of the Southeastern Section of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS-SE).

Lynch was nominated by her former colleague Midge Monat, a Goshen Central School District retiree and 2001 award winner. Criteria suggests that a nominee have at least five years teaching experience, demonstrate exemplary science teaching, and exemplify the professional teacher in attitude, approach, diligence, dedication, and knowledge. A nominee should also contribute to the school program beyond the classroom and be involved in the community and professional organizations.

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• Meredith Yatto wins Outstanding New Science Teacher Award

Meredith Yatto, a seventh grade Life Science teacher at the C. J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen, was recently named Outstanding New Science Teacher of the Southeastern Section of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS-SE).

Yatto was nominated by her colleague and mentor, Patty Sherman, who is also the Chairperson for STANYS-SE. Criteria suggests that a nominee have only one or two years teaching experience, demonstrate exemplary science teaching, and exemplify the professional teacher in attitude, approach, diligence, dedication, and knowledge. A nominee should also contribute to the school program beyond the classroom and be involved in the community and professional organizations.

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• Janine Robinson named New Middle School Teacher of the Year

Janine Robinson, a social studies teacher at the C. J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen, is the recipient of the New Middle School Teacher of the Year Award, which is awarded by the Mid-Hudson Council of Social Studies.

Robinson received her bachelor degree from SUNY Albany and her graduate degree from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh. She was student-teacher at the middle school, which led to her full-time position as a social studies teacher in 2003.

“I’m very surprised and flattered to have received the award,” said Robinson. “Goshen is a great place to work.”

• Kathleen Hoerup named Teacher of the Year

Kathleen M. Hoerup, a physical education teacher at the Goshen Intermediate School, was named this year’s recipient of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYPHERD) Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award. Only one elementary-level physical education teacher in the state of New York is awarded this honor each year. 

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• Cindy McGlynn achieves National Board Certification

Cindy McGlynn of Wurtsboro, a teacher at Goshen High School, recently earned the teaching profession’s top certification by achieving National Board Certification (NBC), according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She is one of nearly 7,300 teachers nationwide who earned NBC this year. 

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• Transportation Direction co-chairs NYAPT committee

Peter Brockmann, Director of Transportation at the Goshen Central School District, will co-chair a special committee dedicated to seatbelts, which was convened in September by President Pat Bailey of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT). 

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• Science teacher works with NASA engineers for summer JASON project

Cindy McGlynn, an Earth Science and Oceanography teacher at the Goshen High School, at the Goshen High School, recently traveled to Arizona and California from July 23-Aug. 1 to visit various premier educational institutes and research facilities as part of the Summer Teacher Institute with the JASON Project, a leading provider of experience-based science and math curricula and professional development for grades 4-8. 

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