EDUCATION
18 BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2017 WINNERS GUIDE /// BESTOFLONGISLAND.com
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BEST Arts School
BEST Cat holic School
BEST College or University
BEST College Pres ident
BEST College Sports Coach
BEST College Sports Program
BEST High School Spirit
BEST High School Sports Coach
BEST Lea rning Ce nte r Bus iness
BEST Nu rse ry School
BEST Pub lic Library
BEST School Principa l
BEST Tea cher
BEST Trade School
Best Arts Sc hoo l
The Creative House
2402 Ocean Ave., Ronkonkoma.
631-285-2237. creativehouseli.com
For students looking to hone their acting skills
who don’t have the time or money to travel into
the city, Creative House offers superior theater
classes on Long Island. Under the tutelage
of Chris Cardona, a working actor with an
impressive resume that includes major motion
pictures, television, and off-Broadway stage
roles, both teen and adult students take a deep
dive into the techniques that not only make for
successful understanding of the craft, but help
students get booked in film and television roles.
No wonder why Long Islanders voted Creative
House the Best Art School on Long Island!
Best Cat holic
Sc hoo l
Chaminade High School
340 Jackson Ave., Mineola. 516-742-5555.
chaminade-hs.org
Long Islanders know that great education can be
found in Mineola at the venerable Chaminade
High School. Students at Chaminade experience
an intense academic, artistic and athletic
curricula with a strong emphasis on Catholic
values. Those enrolled graduate to attend some
of the most prestigious and selective colleges
and universities throughout the country!
Their philosophy is to combine the ”proven
curriculum and methods of a successful
tradition with modern pedagogical advances
to provide its students with a rich, qualitative
educational experience.” Long Islanders believe
that these tenets are reflected in the current
students, as well as their successful alumni.
These are just some of the reasons why Long
Islanders voted Chaminade High School the
Best Catholic School on Long Island!
Best College or
Uni versit y
Adelphi University
1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-3266.
adelphi.edu
On an island that boasts many acclaimed fouryear
colleges and universities, Long Islanders
chose Adelphi University as the best! Adelphi, a
nationally ranked doctoral research university,
describes itself as “a place of opportunity
where students gain the skills, knowledge and
exposure to thrive as professionals and active
citizens in an interconnected and fast-paced
global society.” Throughout its 120-year
history, Adelphi has produced a student body
of professionals prepared to tackle a wide range
of careers developed through the mastery of
Adelphi’s comprehensive curriculum. Adelphi
has served as a pacesetter and leader among
Long Island’s many private colleges, and
voters know that when they enroll here, they’re
learning from the very best!
Best College
President
Dr. Christine M. Riordan /
Adelphi University
1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-3266.
adelphi.edu
The new president of Adelphi University,
Christine Riordan, brings internationally
renowned expertise in leadership development
to this acclaimed school. Adelphi’s tenth
president began in July 2015 and got straight to
work developing ways to grow enrollment and
revenue, establish campus engagement, and
grow diversity and inclusion. Riordan came to
Adelphi from the University of Kentucky, where
she oversaw its academic operations and led
a team that grew enrollment and significantly
expanded their academic offerings and overall
standing. Riordan is a prolific writer and an
in-demand public speaker who raises the profile
of one of Long Island’s top universities, and for
that, Long Islanders declare her the very best!
Best College
Spo rts Coac h
Dominic Scala - Baseball -
Adelphi University
1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-3266.
adelphi.edu
Dom Scala is a coach extraordinaire and one
that Adelphi University is proud to call its own.
This former bullpen coach of the New York
Yankees-turned-head coach at Adelphi has led
the Panthers along a path paved with glory. Both
an inspiration and key motivator, Coach Scala
is more than a successful baseball coach: He is a
force to be reckoned with, and according to voters,
the Best College Sports Coach on Long Island!
Best College
Spo rts Program
Stony Brook University
100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook.
631-632-6000. stonybrook.edu
Stony Brook University is more than a nationally
renowned institution--earning a place as one
of the top 100 universities in the country--it’s
also home to the Best College Sports Program
on Long Island! The Stony Brook Seawolves
are fierce competitors who consistently win
top honors. The NCAA Men’s Basketball team
cemented Stony Brook’s place in history with
the school’s first ever seat at the 2016 NCAA
tournament. SBU is a college Long Islanders are
immensely proud of, and that pride is reflected
in the Seawolves’ sportsmanship and truly
inspiring athletic acumen!
Best Hi gh Sc hoo l
Spi rit
Bay Shore High School
155 Third Ave., Islip. 631-968-1157.
bayshore.k12.ny.us/SeniorHigh.cfm
www.bayshoreschools.org
Facebook: BayShoreSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @bayshoreschools
The Bay Shore Marauders wear their maroon
loudly and proudly. During the different events
taking place during Bay Shore’s annual spirit
week, the entire high school becomes swept
up in the exciting momentum celebrating Bay
Shore’s academic excellence, athletic prowess,
and wide range of diversity. Their many clubs
and superior athletic programs ensure that every
student finds a place to display their unique
abilities. Go Marauders!
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