Outstanding Achievement in World Languages
Demetra Santini, a graduating senior in Mineola High School, is the 2021 NYSAWLA Student Scholarship recipient for Outstanding Achievement in World Languages. She is pictured with her guidance counselor, Mrs. Stephanie Honig, who nominated Demetra for this award. Her nomination included a letter of support from Mrs. Honig and a video in which Demetra shared how languages have positively impacted her life, in particular the challenges she faced and ultimately overcame as an English language learner.
Administrative Vision Award
Mrs. Diane Provvido, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Research in the Oceanside School District is this year’s recipient of the NYSAWLA Administrative Vision Award, exemplifying the important role she has played for world language educators throughout New York State. NYSAWLA applauds her passion and dedication to the development and growth of the bilingual kindergarten program in her district and her support of research-based, best practices for the delivery of instruction. Ms. Provvido supported the K-6 elementary Spanish program, the expansion of additional high school language courses and growth of the Chinese language program. As her colleagues have said, she is a “champion of World Language and ENL instruction.”
Teacher Leadership Award
Ms. Dina Pannone, Spanish Teacher at Deer Park High School, is this year’s recipient for the NYSAWLA Teacher Leadership Award. Her work and contributions exemplify her as an important role model for world language educators throughout New York State. NYSAWLA applauds her passion and dedication, creativity and love that she has for the profession, her students, colleagues, and district. Ms. Pannone is congratulated as well, for her recent transition into an Associate Principal position at Deer Park High School.
NYSAWLA Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in World Languages
This award is given to seniors who exhibit outstanding achievement in the study of a world language. The student must demonstrate academic excellence in their course of study and plan on pursuing the study of world languages in college.
NYSAWLA Administrative Vision Award
This award recognizes the contributions and support of central administration in our school districts who have demonstrated clear and consistent support and advocacy of World Language programs. We are happy to accept applications for this award for Assistant Superintendents or Superintendents.
NYSAWLA Teacher Leadership Award
It is important to recognize leadership exhibited by the teachers in our departments. This award will recognize a teacher who has assumed leadership responsibility in some manner during the school year for the department, school and/or district.