Annual Education Awards



Our Annual Awards and Friends of Education Dinner was held April 20, 2023 at Franklin Terrace Ballroom in Troy, NY
Great schools require the coordinated efforts of dedicated individuals serving in diverse roles to provide opportunities for students. CASDA's Annual Capital Region Education Awards recognize excellence in all corners of the school community. The list of this years award winners can be found below:
Nelsin J. Armlin Award
Syed Irfan Abbas, University at Albany
NYSPHSAA, Section 2 Athletic Director of the Year Award
Richard Keys, Queensbury UFSD
CDCA Counselor of the Year Award
Deborah Zeh, Bethlehem High School, Bethlehem CSD
Greater Capital Region Principals Center Board, Principal of the Year Award
Annette Landry, Elementary Principal, Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD
Carrie Phelan, Knickerbacker Middle School, Lansingburgh CSD
Aaron Thiell, Latham Ridge Elementary, North Colonie CSD
Excellence in District Administrative Leadership Award
Rebecca Carman, Director of Policy and Community Development, Shenendehowa CSD
Excellence in School Board Service
Willette Jones, Hudson CSD
Deanna Stephenson, Shenendehowa CSD
Matthew Tedeschi, Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD
NSDC Cooperative Leadership Award
Dr. Angelina Maloney, Superintendent, Brunswick-Brittonkill CSD