Paul Levin, a 1989 Guilderland High School graduate, was recently selected and honored as a Master Teacher. Responding to strengthening our nation’s K-12 STEM Education, Governor Andrew Cuomo launched the New York State Master Teacher Program. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education.

He is the son of Harvey and Diana Levin of Guilderland.

Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in geology from the State University of New York College at Potsdam, his master’s degree in secondary science education from Potsdam, and a school district administrator certificate from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Paul has been in the classroom teaching earth science for 19 years, 16 of which have been at Galway Junior-Senior High School. In addition to earth science, he has also taught forensics, environmental science, oceanography, seventh-grade physical science, and eighth-grade Project Lead the Way.  

In addition to his classroom schedule, Paul has been the varsity softball coach for eight years, district technology trainer, union building representative, science club advisor, and class advisor.

As part of his professional development, Paul has taken various classes throughout the years. Included are three-part mini classes on 3D printing, Master Teacher classes, and an upcoming three-part mini class on chemistry and physics in earth science.

Paul enjoys spending time with his three children — Sam, Nathan, and Abby — and his wife, Heidi Holbein Levin. As a family, they enjoy doing activities that take them outdoors.

He said, as a Master Teacher, “I am looking forward to continue to learn and expand my horizons to better my students.”

Proposed budget

    According to an announcement made by the Guilderland School District, Dr. Marie Wiles, Superintendent of Schools will announce a proposed plan of spending with the Guilderland Board of Education on Thursday, March 5. The community is invited to attend this meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. The event will also be aired live on Channel 16 in the town of Guilderland. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation. 

Community event

Yesterday, Feb. 25, there was a community event for both parents and students at the Guilderland High School. The topic was "Breaking Thru Barriers" encouraging parents and students in their teen years to communicate with each other. The event was open to both students and parents in the Capital District and was geared for families of middle and school age children. The topics included the impact of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs.

If you missed this important event and would like information, call 465- 5829 .
  

Family Fun Day

A Family Fun Day known as the Val Mosley Memorial Bowling Tournament will be held on Sunday, March 1, from 9 a.m. until noon. The event will be held at the Del Lanes in Delmar. This event is sponsored by the Albany County Council and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

All ages are welcome, and all bowlers must have $25 in sponsor donations.  All proceeds will benefit the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Fund.

There will be drawings and prizes for bowling in all age groups.

For additional information contact Darlene at 470-7310

Anniversaries

Happy-anniversary wishes are extended to:

—  Barbara and Kerry Peters who will celebrate their special day on Feb. 28;

— Barbara and Paul Costin, former Altamont residents on March 3; and

— Joyce and Ernie Rau on March 5.

Birthdays

Happy-birthday wishes are extended to:

— Helen Fries and Sue Milo on Feb. 27;

— Kim Adams, Sharon Hildebrand  Blake, Harriet Durfee, Eric Sager, and Jason Shank, and Gini Stewart  on Feb. 28; 

— Mary Bosworth, Jessica Lynn Butler, Fran Gorka, Daniel E.Kelly, Nathaniel Robert Levin, and Bernie Percoski on March 1;

— Becky Carman, Stephanie Lynn LeClair, and Laurie O'Neall on March 3;

— Alice Fidler, Charlotte Lawton, Diane Naclerio, and Marc Smith on March 4; and
— Larry Adams Jr. and Michael Joseph Arsenault on March 5.