PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES

Mary P. Vanderzee Special Educator Of the Year Award

The East Greenbush Special Needs Parent Group has named Columbia High School teacher Barbara Neiman Special Educator of the Year. Barbara was nominated by a ninth grade student and her parent for the hard work, dedication and support she provided throughout the school year. In addition for being praised for the excellent home-school communication she provided, Barbara was lauded for her ability to anticipate and always be “one step ahead” of a problem.  Barbara will be recognized at the school board meeting on September 10th, where she will receive the award.