Two Spencerport educators are among the state’s Master Teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), after Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on October 2 the selection of 275 educators from across New York State to this prestigious program.
Matthew Amoroso has 25 years of experience in education and teaches math at Cosgrove Middle School. Nancy Mancuso has 18 years of experience in education and teaches AP science at Spencerport High School. Both Amoroso and Mancuso are also active beyond the classroom, serving as curriculum leaders, members on district leadership committees, and an advisor in the Ranger Robotics program. The two will now be among the network of Master Teachers, which totals 980 statewide.
“Education is the cornerstone to success, and it is the brilliant, dedicated teachers in New York who make a difference in countless lives and inspire the leaders of tomorrow,” Governor Cuomo said. “Congratulations to the 275 newest members of the Master Teacher Program, who will join the ranks of the top educators in the state as they work to further their skills and their impact on students in every corner of this great state.”
In nine regions across the state, the Master Teacher Program is hosted at a SUNY campus to leverage the expertise of the University’s faculty and existing educator preparation programs. The number of teachers from the Finger Lakes regional cohort are 131 (SUNY Geneseo).
Created in 2013, the Master Teacher program recognizes educators and engages them in a four-year program, in which they:
•Receive a $15,000 stipend annually;
•Engage in peer mentoring and intensive content-oriented professional development opportunities throughout the academic year;
•Work closely with pre-service and early career teachers to foster a supportive environment for the next generation of STEM teachers; and
•Attend required regional cohort meetings, participate in and lead several professional development sessions each year.
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