EDUCATION
BEST ADULT
EDUCATION
CENTRAL ISLIP ADULT EDUCATION
85 Wheeler Rd, Central Islip
(631) 348-5080 centralislip.k12.ny.us
If you’re an adult and you fi nd that it’s not just
back-to-school season for your kids, you should
look into joining the adult education program
in Central Islip. Whether you’re looking to
obtain your high school diploma or want to earn
certifi cations in continuing education (in areas
such as medical assisting, medical billing and
coding or EKG technician training, just to name
a few), Central Islip’s adult education classes
can help you succeed. Their mission is to fi nd
the potential in every adult enrolled in their
program and provide them with the necessary
tools to prosper. Head over to their website to
see what classes the district has to off er.
BEST ARTS SCHOOL
CERAMICS BY DENISE
2265 Rte 112, Medford
(631) 758-4855
Ceramics BY Denise off ers the community a
chance to explore their creativity with friends
and family or by themselves. They give patrons
many options including a variety of greenware
and bisque “for all types of personalities”. They
teach a range of events from workshops to
birthday parties. The workshops off ered include
learning how to do portraits and decorative art.
“Even if you are artistically challenged,” the staff
at Ceramics BY Denise invites you to break out
of your comfort zone.
BEST BEAUTY
SCHOOL
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY
11 Oval Dr #180, Islandia
(631) 615-4964 nyib.edu
The New York Institute of Beauty off ers a
wide array of educational courses. They off er
esthetics, advanced esthetics, makeup courses,
advanced education, spa services and more!
With 20 years of history and professional staff
members, you can not fi nd a better place to go
to learn how to apply the perfect contour. If you
are looking for a school where you can learn to
put your expertise to work doing something that
you love, New York Institute of Beauty is the
place to go. Hone your skills in spa treatments,
nail care, makeup or immerse yourself any other
amazing course that they off er and start doing
what you love!
BEST CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
2 Bellmore St, Floral Park
(516) 352-4466 olvfp.org
Our Lady of Victory School in Floral Park
believes that education should not only include
academics but also spiritual growth. From early
childhood education to the eighth grade, their
experienced teachers and faculty are dedicated
to the pursuit of academic excellence as they
partner with parents to prepare their children
to be faith fi lled as well as independent thinkers
who are ready to meet the challenges of the
21st century. The Our Lady of Victory School
community lives its mission in a safe, nurturing,
friendly, Christian environment.
BEST COLLEGE
COUNSELOR
JASON CROCKETT–
VOYAGE ACADEMICS
49 Raynor Rd, Ridge
(631) 209-7974 voyageacademics.com
Jason Crockett created Voyage Academics with
the goal of wanting to push the educational
system forward by evolving how students learn
and how teachers instruct through a proven
platform. Jason has gained experience in
the fi eld by collaborating with top clinicians,
educators, and researchers. He has worked
endlessly as a teacher, tutor, counselor,
entrepreneurial/business coach, college
consultant, college instructor, test preparation
coach, and researcher to bring his ideas to
Voyage Academics as well as to its students.
Jason’s team focuses on integrating a variety
of learning approaches within their learning
model; student-centered learning/instruction,
diff erentiated instruction, interdisciplinary
teaching, self-directed learning, cooperative
learning, positive interdependence, humanism,
discovery/meaningful learning, expansive
learning, constructivism/connectivism,
experiential learning/education, 21st century
skills and learning styles/preference to name
a few.
BEST COLLEGE
OR UNIVERSITY
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
1 S Ave, Garden City
(516) 877-3000 adelphi.edu
It’s no wonder why Adelphi University was
voted as the Best College or University on Long
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Island. Adelphi University is a highly awarded,
nationally ranked, powerfully connected
doctoral research university off ering not just
liberal arts and sciences programs, but also
professional training in what they call their
Core Four: Arts and Humanities, STEM and
Social Sciences, the Business and Education
Professions, and Health and Wellness. At
Adelphi, students are set up for success,
providing them smaller class sizes, hands-on
training and innovative ways to support the
student’s success. Over 115,000 graduates of
Adelphi University have gained the skills they
need to thrive in the professional world.
BEST COLLEGE
PRESIDENT
CHRISTINE M. RIORDAN–
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
1 S Ave, Garden City
(516) 877-3000 adelphi.edu
Christine M. Riordan, PhD, made history at
Adelphi University in New York by becoming
the fi rst woman to serve as president in 2015.
Since her appointment, Dr. Riordan led a
comprehensive analysis of the University
to gain a thorough understanding of the
institution’s strengths and opportunity, which
in turn allowed her to implement a new plan to
enhance the educational experience at Adelphi
University, as well as deepen the commitment
to student success and transform the university
as a whole. Since then, enrollment has grown at
Adelphi University, and Dr. Riordan is the one
to thank. Under Dr. Riordan’s leadership, the
school has added 17 new programs and seven
new dual degree programs, expanded their
career services and so much more.
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