Commack High School Teach Receives Excellence in Teaching Award

Commack High School teacher Stephanie O'Brien recently received the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award.

The award was presented by New York's Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul along with a check for $5,000.

O'Brien received the award as one of the educational leaders who 'exemplify the professional work of thousands of outstanding, progressive teachers and innovative educators striving to attain New York standards and success for all of their students.'

"This is well-deserved recognition for her dedication to her students and for her ceaseless efforts to increase her own knowledge and skills to become an even more effective teacher and mentor," Superintendent Dr. Donald James said.

Congratulations to Stephanie O'Brien!