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EDUCATION 18 BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2017 WINNERS GUIDE /// BESTOFLONGISLAND.com 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 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! 17


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