Baldwin UFSD Covered in Baldwin Herald

For the fifth time, the New York State School Boards Association has recognized Baldwin Union Free School District as a “Champion of Change,” this time for its new Future Jewelers Academy at Baldwin High School@Shubert.

The program, created in partnership with the Natural Diamond Council and Black in Jewelry Coalition, gives students hands-on experience in the jewelry industry, including benchwork, design and retail.

“Being recognized with our fifth Champion of Change by NYSSBA is an especially proud moment for Baldwin UFSD and underscores the district’s commitment to creating innovative and successful future-focused academic programs,” Shari Camhi, superintendent of schools wrote in a news release. “I extend my deepest appreciation to our administrators, our buildings and grounds team, our teachers and students, and our board members, especially Annie Doresca for her help with solidifying our partnership with the Black in Jewelry Coalition and Natural Diamond Council.”

Charmise Desire, Area 11 director for NYSSBA, presented the “Champion of Change” banner at the district’s April Board of Education meeting.

This is the third award the district has received this year, following recognition for the Baldwin Schools Wellness Center and the Brookside Shark Tank Project. Baldwin was previously honored for its Hello Neighbor Project and the high school’s Education Academy.

“We could not have launched this program without the support of these two wonderful organizations,” Camhi stated. “We look forward to launching more programs, like the Future Jewelers Academy, that will equip our students with the essential skills needed for their future career.”

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