Gideon Hawley Award

The Gideon Hawley Teacher Recognition Awards commemorate Gideon Hawley, an 1809 graduate of Union College who is distinguished historically for his leadership in education and concern for teacher development in New York State during the nineteenth century. As the first Superintendent of Public Instruction, he laid the foundations for the public elementary schools of the State. The Board of Regents appointed him Secretary in 1814, an office held for twenty-seven years. As both Superintendent and Secretary, he became a dominant figure in New York State education. He was largely responsible for the establishment of the first normal school in New York, which is now the State University of New York at Albany.

This award is usually given on Founders Day, in late February.

Recipient for 2013 – James L. Iacketta, a music education and band teacher from Stillwater Central Schools in Stillwater, NY, nominated by Samantha Griffiths ’15.

Click here for former Gideon Hawley Award recipients.

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Academic Administration Communications Gideon Hawley Award Governance & Committees Policies & Forms Assessment at Union	Gideon Hawley Award The Gideon Hawley Teacher Recognition Awards commemorate Gideon Hawley, an 1809 graduate of Union College who is distinguished historically for his leadership in education and concern for teacher development in New York State during the nineteenth century. As the first Superintendent of Public Instruction, he laid the foundations for the public elementary schools of the State. The Board of Regents appointed him Secretary in 1814, an office held for twenty-seven years. As both Superintendent and Secretary, he became a dominant figure in New York State education. He was largely responsible for the establishment of the first normal school in New York, which is now the State University of New York at Albany. This award is usually given on Founders Day, in late February. Recipient for 2013 – James L. Iacketta, a music education and band teacher from Stillwater Central Schools in Stillwater, NY, nominated by Samantha Griffiths ’15. Click here for former Gideon Hawley Award recipients.
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