Councilman Andy King likes to do things in a big way. He is waiting to march into his Annual State of the 12th City Council District Address, but the day was also his Woman of Excellence Awards Saluting Women in Education. To top off the day it was Councilman Andy Kings birthday.
Former Councilman, and newly elected NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams stopped by to thank Councilman King for his help in winning the 82nd and 83rd Assembly districts in the Bronx that make up the 12th City Council district. Public Advocate Williams also won the 81st Assembly District.
The Thirteen honorees included Dr. Claudia V. Schrader President of Kingsborough Community College, Deputy Chancellor Cheryl Wattson-Harris, Principal Celina Gutierrez PS 111, Assistant Principal Esmie Gaynor Bronx Aerospace H.S., Assistant Principal Luz Libiano H,S, for Contemporary Arts, Assistant Principal Theresa Wyre H.S. for Writing and Communications, Librarian Myra Kinkle Evander Childs H.S. Campus, Teacher Felicia Passarella MS 118, Teacher Audrey Cooper PS 121, Parent Coordinator Marilyn Cattouse Cronx Alliance M.S., School Secretary Iris Tirado H.S. for Contemporary Arts, and Khema Chan Leaders for Tomorrow M.S.
Councilman Andy King was introduced by First Lady Neva Shillingford-King and First Grandchild Kaitlyn King. There was a video of the many accomplishments of the Andy King years, and what improvements have come to the district. Councilman Andy King came in with the Evander Campus Cheerleaders to give out the Women of Excellence awards.
Above - Newly elected NYC Public Advocate Williams came to the Bronx to thank Councilman Andy King for helping him win the 82nd, 83rd, and even 81st Assembly districts in the Bronx.
Below - Members of Councilman King's Bronx Youth Empowerment Program.
Above - Kaitlyn "The Council Girl, and Neva Shillingford-King introduce Councilman Andy King.
Below - The presentation of the Women of Excellence Awards in the 12th City Council District by Councilman Andy King.
