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Mr. James Desmond of Commack High School
Named Dowling College/News 12 Educator of the Month
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Mr. James Desmond, English Teacher at Commack High School has been
named a 2007-2008 Dowling College/News 12 Long Island Educator of the
Month. Nominations were accepted from schools throughout Nassau and
Suffolk counties, and a committee of distinguished educators selected
the winners.
Mr. Desmond's approach to teaching emphasizes the fact that all
students are capable of learning at the highest standards. He utilizes
both a student-centered and teacher-centered lessons. Mr. Desmond has
become a champion of the use of the Socratic Dialogue, and has become
the in-house expert in its use and has taught in-service courses on this
method. He is the founder and advisor of Lambda Iota Tau, the Commack
High School English Honor Society, and he is the Graduation/Senior
Awards Coordinator and Master of Ceremonies for the program. Mr.
Desmond encourages community service and philanthropy through his
creation of "Young Writers Night" where proceeds go to charity. He
is also the Coordinator of the Community Service and Involvement Program
for Commack High School. He is the Director of the Commack High School
Annual Book Drive, coordinates the Commack High School Movie Night and
the Walt Whitman Birthplace Annual Poetry Contest and has advised the
National Honor Society. Mr. Desmond is very active in professional
organizations like the National Council of Teachers of English and ASCD.
He is a role model for teachers and students, and is a significant
force in the many successes of the school.
Dr. Clyde Payne, Dean of Dowling's School of Education says, "Since
Long Island is known for having the best teachers in the nation, and we
received so many nominations from across Nassau and Suffolk, James
Desmond is truly a remarkable educator." A special feature announcing
Mr. Desmond's award will air soon on News 12. In June the award winners
and their guests will be honored at a special dinner.
About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at
its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre
Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk
border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor′s, Master′s, and Doctoral degrees in several
disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.
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