Fanwood Life Magazine Fanwood Life Magazine - Fall 2018 | Page 13

New York School
for the Deaf
Est. 1817
"Planning for the Future"
2018
Teacher and Staff Member
Of The Year
New York School for the Deaf is proud to announce Guidance
Counselor, Kandace Morris, as the 2018 Staff Member of the Year.
Kandace just wrapped up her 7th school year at Fanwood.  She plays
many roles here, even though she bears just one job title. At any given
moment throughout the day, Kandace is an advocate, a therapist, a
counselor, a teacher, a supporter, and a coach…just to name a few.
Kandace is known to work after hours and on weekends, always
ensuring that her job is complete. She works very hard as a member of
the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) team and is an
integral part of its implementation.  
Kandace Morris
Guidance Counselor
2018 Staff Member of the Year
She is well respected by the students and her colleagues, and is a true
role model, always reflecting professionalism and dedication.  Her
dependable work ethic and personality make her the perfect recipient
of the NYSD Staff Member of the Year award. Congratulations,
Kandace! 
Michael Kennedy was named New York School for the Deaf’s 2018
Teacher of the Year. Mike has been a dedicated History teacher at
Fanwood for eight years and has become a leader within the teaching
staff.
Michael Kennedy
History Teacher
2018 Teacher of the Year
Mike is consistently open to helping and supporting other teachers,
and sincerely cares for all of the students.  Along with
professionalism, he uses his sense of humor to navigate through a
teacher’s sometimes-difficult tasks.
With his dependable personality, Mike often takes initiative to carry
our team to new and higher heights.  He has extremely high
expectations for the students and is dedicated to helping them achieve
their goals.
Over the years, Mike has also been a Track & Field coach, giving a
great deal of time and energy to the students, outside of work hours.
Mike’s determination to work hard and support our growth as a School
community is sincerely appreciated.  Congratulations, Mike!   
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