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CELEBRATING OUR 2024 EIE AWARDS HEROS

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS

                          PRINCIPAL ANGELA CULLEN                                               

PS 366 RESEARCH LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL        FOR BIOINFORMATICS & LIFE SCIENCES 

MR. BRIAN DAVIS 

                    PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER                                   

                    PS 305 MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL                                                                                                              

                                  DR. DAPHNE MCNAB                                                            

PS 042 OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER        BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MRS. ROSELYN KASMIRE

CT/RR TEACHER

PS 003 D'YOUVILLE PORTER CAMPUS SCHOOL

DR. LAFRAYA WILSON

 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL                                                    THE WEST HERTEL ACADEMY

*** PROMOTED TO PRINCIPAL JUNE 2024 ***

DR. PATRICIA RAMSEY 

6TH PRESIDENT OF MEDGER EVERS COLLEGE

 

MRS. CYNTHIA MCGRIFF

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

PS 099 STANLEY M. MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

MRS. ANDREA DANIELS-WILSON

GRADE 2 TEACHER

PS 074 HAMLIN PARK CLAUDE & OUIDA CLAPP ACADEMY

MR. CHARLES BENNETT

7TH & 8TH GRADE TEACHER                                              PS 097 HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL

MS. KIMERA LATTIMORE

MUSIC TEACHER

THE KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL

MRS. ARLENE ADAMS

PROJ ADM II PROJ AWARE/SAMSA

PS 309 EAST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

MR. THOMAS NICHOLS

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

BPS ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

DR. TRACIE MICHELLE LEWIS-POMPEY

ELEMENTAYR & MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

PS 82

RONALD PEOPLES EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 

MR. MICHEAL CURRY

SECURITY OFFICER  

PS 355 THE BUFFALO SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

MRS. ETHEL KLINE  

PS 074 HAMLIN PARK CLAUDE & OUIDA CLAPP ACADEMY

MR. NICHOLAS ROBSON

GRADE 4 TEACHER

PS 061 ARTHUR O. EVE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION

MRS. LaGUARDIA BILLINGSLEA

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 

PS 019 NATIVE AMERICAN MAGNET SCHOOL

MAKING OF THE SHOW

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2024 EXCELLENCE AWARD SHOW & WINNERS

VIEW THE 2024 EIE AWARD SHOW AND PROMOS

Excellence in Education Awards Buffalo (May 4th 2024 FULL PRESENTATION 2024) Roswell Park Hohn Auditorium View on WKBW Ch. 7 ABC -TV & WBBZ ME-TV 5 🎥

Excellence In Education Awards Promo, compliments of WBBZ ME-TV JUNE 4, 2024

In 2020, WBBZ–METV Station became the first television group to acknowledge the importance of promoting education and its leaders. They played a key role in producing and airing a unique award show to honor the individuals who teach and inspire children.

CH 7 WKBW-TV HAS BEEN THE PRIMARY SPONSOR FOR THE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS SINCE 2022. TRULY A TELEVISION STATION THAT LOVES THIS COMMUNITY! 📷WKBW TV | Buffalo, NY 94.7K subscribers

Daytime Buffalo: Excellence in Education Awards | Hosted by Friends for a Better Buffalo

Excellence In Education Awards Red Carpet Preview 2024 🎥

FRIENDS CELEBRATES IT'S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Friends for a Better Buffalo: Giving Back, Building Stronger Communities

Since its founding in 2015, Friends for a Better Buffalo (FFABB) has been dedicated to supporting the Buffalo community and reaching out to others across the globe. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FFABB has consistently worked to make a difference, serving not only local residents but also contributing to various causes in other countries.

With your generous support, we've been able to make meaningful contributions that strengthen our community and improve the lives of those in need. From supporting Buffalo Public Schools to helping our most vulnerable citizens, FFABB's mission remains focused on paying it forward.


             A Year of Impact: How We've Made a Difference

In the past year, FFABB has continued its tradition of giving, working on numerous initiatives designed to uplift our Western New York neighbors and our partners out of the state. Here are just a few ways our volunteers have made an impact:

  • Buffalo Schools:  We've worked with local schools to ensure that students have access to the resources they need for success, from school supplies to technology.
  • Community Residents: Through food drives, we’ve helped fill pantries and put meals on tables for local families struggling with food insecurity.
  • Religious Institutions: Our organization continues to support faith-based communities by helping fund outreach programs that provide for the underserved.
  • Youth Programs: We empower youth in the City of Buffalo to reach their full potential as students, athletes, and engaged citizens by providing long-term support and life-changing opportunities through education, mentoring, service, and student voice.
  • Homeless Support: Homelessness remains a critical issue, and FFABB has contributed essential items like hygiene products, clothing, and meals to help those experiencing homelessness in Buffalo.
  • Country Wide & International Outreach: We’ve also reached beyond our city’s borders, making contributions to those in need in various countries, helping improve living conditions and providing resources to underserved communities.
  • Colligate & Adult Service Programs: We have partnered with various colleges in Western New York to bridge the educational gap in our community through advocacy and new student placement.


                                  A Vision for the Future

As we look ahead, FFABB is more committed than ever to expanding our reach, growing our programs, and finding new ways to serve the Buffalo community and beyond. But we need your help. When you support FFABB, you’re not just contributing to a charity—you’re joining a movement of people who believe in paying it forward and making the world a better place for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to making even greater strides together in the coming year!

How You Can Get Involved

At FFABB, we believe in the power of community. But we can’t do it alone. 

Your involvement can make a world of difference. Whether it’s donating supplies, volunteering your time, or making a financial contribution, every effort counts.

Get in touch with us today to find out how you can be a part of our ongoing work to create a better Buffalo—and a better world. Call us at 1-800-358-4346 to learn more, donate, or find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities. 

Together, we can continue to build stronger, more resilient communities—one act of kindness at a time. 

Donate Now🫱🏾‍🫲🏻

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