MEET MAndy

Submitted photo liverpool High school senior Mya vallat, family and consumer science teacher Cathleen Bateman and Associate Principal Briana laRocca recently were honored by the Central new york Association of Family & Consumer sciences Educators. vallat was awarded the CnyAFCsE student scholarship, given to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in the area of Family and Consumer sciences. Bateman was awarded the CnyAFCsE Promising new Professional Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field as an effective teacher and dedicated professional in the first five years of the profession. LaRocca was awarded the CNYAFCSE Ellen Swallow Richards Award, given to a non-FACS professional who has made an outstanding contribution and serious impact to the field of Family and Consumer sciences education. All three were honored during the annual CnyAFCsE in early May.