Janet Werner, a longtime educator at the high school, was recently named a Teacher of Excellence. This new award, created for National Teacher Appreciation Week, was sponsored by State Sen. Phil Boyle.

Boyle hosted an inaugural Teachers of Excellence awards ceremony on May 5 at the Bay Shore Fire Department, honoring Werner and 14 other Long Island honorees that he called “our best and brightest teachers who deserve recognition for their dedication to preparing our children for the future.” She attended with her family.