7/30/2019 Senator O'Brien to Honor Former Pittsford Schools
Superintendent Tonight
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From the Desk of
New York State Senator Ted OBrienDistr ict 55
MEDIA RELEASEMAY 7, 2013:SENATOR O'BRIEN TO HONOR FORMER
PITTSFORD
SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT MARY ALICE PRICE TONIGHTALBANY, N.Y.
--This evening, Senator Ted OBrien will induct former Pittsford
Schools Superintendent Mary AlicePrice into the New York State
Senate's Women of Distinction, recognizing her many achievements
during her 40 -yearcareer as an educator and administrator.
"I am honored to welcome Ms. Price to Albany and recognize her
for a remarkable career in education, Senator OBrien
said. Her leadership and dedication to providing our children
with a welcoming, nurturing learning environment havemade our
community a better place. She is truly deserving of this award, and
it is a privilege to name her one of theSenates 'Women of
Distinction.'
The Senates program honors women who have made significant
contributions in fields including business, education and
community leadership, or who have overcome significant
adversity.
After her retirement in January 2013, Ms. Price left behind a
legacy as a consensus builder. Colleagues praised her
forconsistently taking principled stands and holding fast to what
she thought was right. At the same time, she earned respect
by working to decrease the rancor in discussions of contentious
issues. She was also credited with restoring direction to a
district that was adrift during legal and logistical challenges
before she was hired.
During Ms. Prices tenure as superintendent, both Pittsford
Mendon and Pittsford Sutherland were listed among the top100 high
schools in the nation. Ms. Price has previously been recognized as
the 2009 New York State School
Superintendent of the Year and has also been nominated for a
National PTA Life Achievement Award. In addition, ascholarship fund
in her name for Pittsford alumni has already received thousands of
dollars in donations.
Before coming to Pittsford, Ms. Price had also served as the
superintendent of Churchville-Chili and the assistantsuperintendent
of West Irondequoit, and as an English teacher at Webster
Central.
-30-Note: High resolution photographs of Senator O'Brien and Ms.
Price meeting in Albany and the "Women of Distinction"induction
ceremony will be available tomorrow morning.
Sen. OBrien represents the 55th district in the Senate, which is
made up of the eastern half of Monroe County and the
western half of Ontario County, including much of the city of
Rochester.
The Pittsford Central School District is primarily centered on
Pittsford, but also includes parts of the towns of Perinton,
Penfield, Victor and Mendon.
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