The Dowling College School of Education and News 12 Long Island honor Long Island's most accomplished educators. The educators of Nassau and Suffolk counties are among the best in the world. It is most important we continue to recognize the strength of our schools and their value to each community’s success. Watch the videos to learn more about those who have received this well-earned honor. Ann Tebutt Science Teacher Sachem Central School District Sachem, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Diane D'Allesandro 3rd Grade Teacher Burr Intermediate School Commack, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Karen DeFranco 4th Grade Teacher Dogwood Elementary School Smithtown, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Marguerite Robles 1st Grade Teacher Malverne School District Malverne, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Neil Bernstein K-12 Music Chairperson Sayville School District Sayville, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Sharon Lipsky Special Education Teacher Childrens Learning Center Roosevelt, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Minni Bates Art Teacher Powells Lane Elementary School Westbury, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Theresa Gillan 3rd Grade Teacher Maplewood Intermediate School South Huntington, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Leigh Dowden 5th Grade Teacher Stratford Ave. School Garden City, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Melanie Smith American Sign Language Massapequa High School Massapequa, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Patricia McCarthy American Sign Language Massapequa High School Massapequa, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   LaCharnne Thompson 1st Grade Teacher Jackson Annex Elementary School Hempstead, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)   Deborah Lang Technology Teacher Longwood Central Schools Middle Island, NY  Play (windows .wmv) (00:32 mins)

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