Bellmore Superintendent Joe Famularo named Superintendent of the Year

The New York State Council of School Superintendents has chosen Belmore Public School District Superintendent Joe Famularo as their 2024 New York State Superintendent for the Year.

The council formally announced Famularo’s selection at its 2023 Fall Leadership Summit on Oct. 2 and fully celebrate his accomplishments and present the award at our 2024 Winter Institute in Albany on March 4, 2024.

As New York’s Superintendent of the Year, Famularo will represent New York as its nominee for the national Superintendent of the Year, awarded by the American Association of School Administrators in San Diego, CA in February 2024.

"I am deeply humbled and honored to be named New York State Superintendent of the Year by my esteemed colleagues,” Famularo said. “This recognition is a result of the unwavering support and collaborative spirit of the entire 'Community of Learners' in Bellmore, including our dedicated educators, staff, Board of Education members, parents, and community partners. I am fortunate to belong to this extraordinary community, and this honor is a shared tribute, owing no small part to their remarkable contributions. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of the collaborative work I have had the privilege of undertaking with colleagues across the state, whose dedication and shared commitment to educational excellence have played a pivotal role in achieving this recognition."

“We are exceptionally proud of Dr. Famularo for this well-deserved recognition as New York State Superintendent of the Year,” Board of Education President Maryanne Kelly said. “Affectionately known as 'Dr. Joe' among our staff, he has always been recognized as a multifaceted educator, musician, presenter, and author. Driven by his collaborative approach, he places children at the heart of our collective focus. We have been honored to have Dr. Joe as a valued member of the Bellmore Schools for 32 years, including the past 16 years of exemplary service as Superintendent of Schools."

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