POBJFKHS Educator is a Master Teacher

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District is proud to announce that Jennifer Fitzpatrick has been selected for the New York State Master Teacher Program, joining an elite group of educators recognized for excellence in STEM education. New York’s Master Teacher Program is a professional network of K-12 STEM teachers from across the state that allows them to collaborate on ways to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

Ms. Fitzpatrick now joins an impressive cohort of Master Teachers from within the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, including Master Teacher emeriti Jordan Pekor and Dame Forbes, as well as current master teachers Melissa Brophy and Tara Finn. These recognitions demonstrate the District’s dedication to providing an elite STEM education for its students.

The New York State Master Teacher Program is administered by the State University of New York (SUNY), and was established in 2013 to recognize standout K-12 public school STEM teachers, and build a collaborative statewide network dedicated to strengthening science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Master Teachers serve as instructional leaders who oversee and engage in cutting edge professional development within the STEM education field, sharing best practices, mentoring educators, and fostering equitable and engaging learning experiences for students across the state.

This year, Ms. Fitzpatrick was one of only 29 teachers selected to participate in the Long Island regional cohort. As a Master Teacher, Jennifer Fitzpatrick will participate in a four-year professional development and leadership experience, collaborating with peers, SUNY faculty, and educational partners to advance teaching and learning both within the District and across the region.

“The POB school community is incredibly proud of Jennifer Fitzpatrick and our entire roster of Master Teachers,” said Dame Forbes Director of Science, Research and Technology. “This recognition highlights Jennifer’s dedication to her students and reinforces our District’s longstanding commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership in STEM education.”

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.