EDUCATION
BEST ADULT
EDUCATION
ACADEMY OF APPLIED PERSONAL
TRAINING EDUCATION
PO Box 864, Amityville
631-264-8096 aapte.org
No matter how old you are, it’s never too
late to seek out an adult education program
to learn more, whether it involves books,
fitness, or any other field that interests you.
The Academy of Applied Personal Training
Education is an education, certification,
and continuing education organization that
offers comprehensive, practical, hands-on,
science-based education and nationally
accredited certification for accomplished fitness
professionals and those aspiring to become
accomplished fitness professionals. AAPTE’s
curriculum provides course work that introduces
students to a wide range of information about
the human body and how to implement safe and
effective, client-centered exercise programming
and instruction. Its team of educators are
experts in their fields, including fitness and
resistance training. Visit its website for more
information about AAPTE and its classes.
BEST ARTS SCHOOL
SALLY STUDIO ART CENTER
150 Eileen Way, Syosset
516-266-2018 sallystudio.org
Art is the perfect way for children to explore
their creativity while also expressing emotions
that they may not know how to put into words.
Sally Studio Art Center in Syosset understands
that children need a creative outlet in their
lives which is why it prides itself on allowing
each child that enters the studio to reach their
creative potential. At Sally Studio Art Center, the
instructors give its students complete creative
control to run their imagination in whatever
direction it may go. Its classes also feature small
groups so that every student gets individualized
attention in a calm and serene environment.
There is no saying how far your little Picasso will
go at the best art school on the island!
BEST BEAUTY
SCHOOL
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY
11 Oval Dr., Islandia
631-582-4737 nyib.edu
The New York Institute of Beauty offers a wide
array of educational courses, including esthetics,
advanced esthetics, makeup courses, advanced
education, spa services, and more! With 20
years of history and professional staff members,
you cannot find a better place 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,
and makeup, or immerse yourself in any other
amazing course that they offer and start doing
what you love!
BEST CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
ST. EDWARDS THE
CONFESSOR SCHOOL
2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset
516-921-7767 stedwardconfessor.org
St. Edward the Confessor School has been a safe
space for students and a hub for education for
more than 60 years. St. Edward’s looks to combine
traditional curriculum and methods with modern
educational advances in order to provide students
with a sound and quality education. The school’s
vision is to guide the mind, body, and spirit of the
next generation to meet their full potential. The
administrators don’t want education to stop once
the students graduate as they strive to aspire them
to be lifelong learners who never finish questioning
the world around them. St. Edward’s also offers
a number of unique extracurriculars including
drama, dance, and Lego club for students who
choose to embrace their creative and pragmatic
sides.
BEST COLLEGE
ADVISOR
KIMBERLY KUCK - LUHI
131 Brookville Rd., Brookville
516-626-1700 longislandlutheran.org
For students who are going to take the leap
and attend college after graduating high
school, there is a lot to consider. At Long
Island Lutheran Middle & High School (LuHi),
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Kimberly Kuck is there to help. As the Director
of School Counseling at LuHi, Kuck supports
students in all of their counseling needs, but
preparing them for college is one of her top
priorities. Kuck is there to make sure that the
students have everything they need on the
logistical side of applying for college while
providing resources to help her students figure
out what they want and need out of their
college experience to achieve their goals and
what they need emotionally in order to attend
school. At the end of the day, Kuck has her
students’ backs and is there to help them in any
way she can.
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