Gov. Cuomo names Ms. Reiss a NYS Master Teacher

 
Ms. Reiss has been a teacher at HCHS for 11 years.  She is also a faculty advisor for the Transgender and Non-Binary Alliance and has previously advised the Bias and Peer Mediation Panel.  She was honored with the Teacher's Award for Educational Excellence by the Academy of Applied Science for her mentorship of nationally-recognized research students.  She has facilitated Professional Learning Teams in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and STEM Research, as well as facilitated mini-courses on Spectroscopy and how to start an Organic Chemistry elective at Math for America.

Please extend your congratulations to Ms Reiss.  We are delighted that she is being recognized for her professionalism and dedication. 

The 214 Master Teachers in NYS are dedicated professionals who teach science, technology, engineering, and math courses including advanced placement, honors, Regents and International Baccalaureate levels. The selected Master Teachers have been in the teaching profession an average of 13 years. Over 65 percent have been in the classroom for ten or more years, and 10 percent have been teaching for more than 20 years. They represent 140 school districts and teach at the middle and high school levels. Many Master Teachers developed interdisciplinary STEM courses in their districts and use resources in their local communities to encourage more students to pursue STEM studies and careers.

These educators join the network of Master Teachers created in 2013, bringing the total number of Master Teachers across New York State to 908. The incoming group of Master Teachers includes 26 teachers with certification in two STEM content disciplines and 14 teachers certified in Technology Education offering various courses in Computer Science and Technology.

All Master Teachers are active beyond their classrooms, serving as curriculum department leaders or on district committees. They are also sponsors of STEM clubs, Science Olympiad competitions and robotics teams, and school community service organizations as well as coaches, school gardeners, and PTA members. The Master Teachers hold leadership roles in New York State STEM professional associations, and many have received awards and public recognition for their teaching from their peers and communities.

You can read the Governor's full press release here:  https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-selection-214-additional-new-york-state-master-teachers#