Sachem East science teachers Stephen Wefer and Mike Vaccariello were both selected as New York State Master Teachers.
They received the following letter:
On behalf of Governor Cuomo and the entire State University of New York, we are pleased to recognize your excellent teaching experience, your motivation for continued professional learning, and your role as a leader and educator.
You will join peers, already members of the New York State Master Teacher Program, to form a network of over 800 outstanding educators who demonstrate a deep understanding of their content area, pedagogy, and students’ families and communities as well as a commitment to growth in these areas. Master Teachers are dedicated to sharing best practices to provide the most innovative STEM education for all students, mentor current and pre-service teachers, and—even more importantly—inspire their students, who are the next generation of STEM teachers.