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16 EDUCATION 14 Cate gories 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 Tiny Artist Children’s Art Studio 129 New York Ave., Massapequa. 516-799-6930. thetinyartist.com Massapequa’s Tiny Artist studio serves as an inspirational and instructional platform from which little Renoirs and Picassos can spring into bloom under the tutelage of Isabelle Rapacciuolo, whose 25 year experience as a fashion illustrator gave her the understanding and perspective to bring the imaginative and deeply fulfilling realm of arts to her students. Rapacciuolo teaches children’s artwork, including a range of crafts, painting and drawing techniques in a variety of mediums, and--true to her roots--junior fashion illustration! Adults enjoy sip-andwine nights, where they drink either wine or coffee, and have a night full of fun, laughter, and creativity that results in their very own take-home masterpieces! With classes from pre-k all the way to adulthood, The Tiny Artist has something for every aspiring artist, at any level! Best Cat holic Sc hoo l St. John the Baptist 1170 Montauk Hwy West Islip. 631-587-8000. stjohnthebaptistdhs.net Long Islanders know that great education can be found just past the Robert Moses Causeway in West Islip, at the venerable St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School. Students at St. John the Baptist 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 mission is to “nurture mind, body and soul in an environment of mutual respect, social justice, and loving compassion.” Long Islanders believe that these tenets are reflected in the current students, as well as their successful alumni. Best College or Uni versit y Stony Brook University 100 Nicholls Rd., Stony Brook. 631-632-6000. stonybrook.edu Stony Brook University, part of the highly regarded SUNY system, is a school of growth, both in its rapid expansion of buildings and programs. Under the supervision of university president Dr. Samuel Stanley, Stony Brook U has opened a new, state-of-the-art computer science lab, the Marine Science Research Center in Southhampton, as well as the Stony Brook Arena. It boasts superior academic standing in the region, and is an internationally recognized research institution. Its medical center, for example, combines curricula based on education, research, and patient care in Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare to provide a comprehensive academic preparation as well as invaluable medical expertise to the region. Stony Brook University, as a public college, is a boon to Long Island and the entire region! Best College President Dr. Samuel L. Sta nley, Jr. - SUNY Stony Brook 310 Administration Building, Stony Brook. 631-632-6265. stonybrook.edu Dr. Samuel Stanley is an exceptional university president that Long Island is proud to call our own. During his tenure, which began in 2009, Dr. Stanley has presided over SBU’s tremendous growth, including overseeing the MART (Medical and Research Translation) center. He has harnessed philanthropic support to pour into the university, including a $150 million donation from Jim and Marilyn Simons for the aforementioned building. Stanley aims to add to Stony Brook’s vast number of esteemed professors, which are the hallmark of the institution. Under Dr. Stanley’s governance, Stony Brook University has grown and expanded in impressive ways— something terrific for SBU, and also for Long Island! Best College Spo rts Coac h Steve Pikiell, Basketball - SUNY Stony Brook 100 Nicholls Rd., Stony Brook. 631-632-6000. stonybrookathletics.com Steve Pikiell is a player’s coach. He is known for recruiting and developing a roster of ball players that come together in the clinch, and know how to win. As the winningest coach in Stony Brook men’s basketball history, Coach Pikiell has led the Seawolves to five postseason bids, three America East regular season championships and four America East finals throughout his 11-year tenure! Wow! It is not uncommon for players under his tutelage to be drafted to play pro ball overseas after graduation. Go Pikiell! 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 and voted The Best college on Long Island in this very contest- -and the Stony Brook Seawolves, their sports teams, are fierce competitors who win top honors in their own right. The NCAA Men’s Basketball team delivered a stunning 62-57 victory over undefeated and No. 13 Washington in Seattle in December, giving the program its biggest win since beating Penn State in 2006 and the conference’s first win over a ranked opponent in 10 seasons! Head football coach Chuck Priore was named one of five finalists for the Rare Disease Champion Award on behalf of Joey Feminella, a child battling brain cancer who was adopted by the Stony Brook football team. With their combined heart and athletic prowess, SBU is a college Long Islanders are immensely proud of, and that pride is reflected in the Seawolves’ sportsmanship and truly inspiring athletic acumen! 22 BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2016 WINNERS GUIDE /// BESTOF.LONGISLANDPRESS.com


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