Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
presented Adel Bouallagui, an ESOL teacher
at Vanguard Collegiate High School, with an Empire State Excellence in Teaching
Award in Rochester. The award recognizes outstanding educators who exemplify
the highest professional standards and work to inspire students, instill a love
of learning and ensure school is exciting, motivating and challenging. The
winners hail from every region of the state, working with students in grades
Pre-K-12 and teaching diverse subjects such as music, math, reading, science,
technical education and art.
Adel Bouallagui has been an educator for the past 12 years, working in ESOL,
special education, and in after school and summer programs in the Rochester and
Syracuse City School Districts. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in
Journalism & Mass Communication. He holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from
SUNY Empire State College and a Master of Arts in Media & Arts from Long
Island University.
Bouallagui is a devoted teacher who strongly believes that all students can
learn and succeed. His instructional practices and decisions stem from his firm
belief that every student deserves a world-class education that meets their
individual learning needs regardless of ethnic or socioeconomic background. He
uses interdisciplinary approaches and inquiry-based teaching methods that aim
to expand students’ knowledge, enhance their academic skills, and enable them
to become college and career ready. His passion for teaching emerged from his
experience as an English language learner.
Bouallagui is currently pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Studies in
Educational Leadership to expand his knowledge in instructional leadership and
become an effective leader in the field of education. His areas of interest
include, but are not limited to, educational policies, culturally responsive
teaching, curriculum and instruction, literacy & culture, multiculturalism,
pedagogies for English learners, foreign language teacher preparation programs,
and issues of equity in education.
Source: NYGovCuomo
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