We are pleased to acknowledge the many extraordinary achievements of the teachers we are honoring. These fabulous men and women have been so successful because they have a passion for what they do. For over 15 years, the Blackboard Awards have celebrated excellence in local education. The honorees are identified with the help of thousands of city parents who send in their nominations, and in consultation with local education and admission experts. Beyond the ceremonies, New York Family magazine treats the Awards as part of its ongoing coverage of education in the city, helping parents to identify schools that have amazing teachers!
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See MoreThe Montessori School of New York International
<p>At The Montessori School of New York International, children are encouraged to explore all academic dimensions&nbsp;at their own pace and interest level. This tailored approach&nbsp;helps them grow in self-esteem and independence, leading them to become well-rounded, confident citizens of the world! All classes are equipped with a full complement of didactic imported Montessori materials, that encourage the absorption of concepts while playing. Music, Foreign Language, Musical Theatre, Swimming, Dance, Yoga, Science, Art, Public Speaking and Chess are part of the program as well.&nbsp;This multi-faceted program inspires curiosity, and instills a lifelong love of learning!&nbsp;Children who attend usually do well academically, and are prepared for admission to gifted and competitive programs. A unique Summer Camp, staffed by the school&rsquo;s year-round teachers, allows children from other programs to experience a Montessori summer!</p>
German School Manhattan International Pre- & Lower School
<p><span style="caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">GSM uses small classes to make a big impact. Expertly trained educators teach in their native language, while the intimate group settings allow for dedicated student-teacher interaction. The English curriculum that is offered starting in Kindergarten, exposes students to the modern standards of ELA (English Language Arts), complementing the German Curriculum that stems from a long tradition of educational pedagogy. A new location was added this year to offer full German immersion Preschool for learners ages 3 and 4. Music and dance are an integral part of the ambitiously blended curriculum that adheres to internationally benchmarked standards. Knowledge of German is not a prerequisite to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Sign up for open house and apply:&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc;" href="http://germanschoolmanhattan.org/apply" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://germanschoolmanhattan.org/apply&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1637084909991000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QKL2dJfmFISIMablkr29Z">germanschoolmanhattan.org/<wbr />apply</a></span></p>
The Vincent Smith School
<p>Vincent Smith School is a non-profit, coed, independent school for grades 1-12 that serves students from Nassau, Suffolk, and NYC since 1924. The school is most known for its small classes, supportive staff, and individualized programs for students with learning differences such as Dyslexia/Dyscalculia/<wbr />Dysgraphia, as well as school anxiety, school reluctance, or ADHD.&nbsp;</p> <p>We emphasize academic, college-prep success through differentiated instruction and on-site services as needed for reading, speech, or OT in dedicated classrooms. VSS offers rolling admissions throughout the year at our scenic Port Washington campus.</p> <p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>
