48 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • AUGUST 2018
SPOTLIGHT ON 2018 WINNERS
BACK TO SCHOOL
BEST LEARNING CENTER
Based in Commack, Margot Enterprises’
goal is to provide high-quality,
affordable tutoring to students.
Ever since its start in 2011, Margot
Enterprises has delivered on its
mission to recognize each student
as an individual and empower each
student through innovative techniques
and strategies to improve her
or his skills. If your child is having
a hard time learning in any subject,
do not hesitate to contact Long Island’s
best learning center business.
Margot Enterprises 631-403-7731,
margotenterprises.com
BEST MUSIC SCHOOL
Established in 1990, the Music
Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a
classical music school that trains
students at any skill level. Offering
classes in a number of instruments,
MILI is staffed by incrediblly talented
instructors from many of the
most prestigious conservatories and
graduate music schools in the United
States and Europe. Graduates of MILI
have gone on to colleges and conservatories
such as Juilliard, Eastman
School of Music, Manhattan School
of Music, Mannes School, Columbia,
Cornell, Yale, Harvard, Amherst and
the University of Michigan. The MILI
school year comprises fall and spring
semesters and summer sessions,
with each semester including 15 to
17 weeks of private lessons. Music
Institute of Long Island, 90 Plandrome
Rd., Manhasset, 516-627-7052,
milimusic.com
BEST CHILDREN’S
DANCE SCHOOL
For more than half a century,
Ella Marie School of Dance has been
teaching Long Island’s youth how to
express themselves through a beautiful
and engrossing art form. The
studio offers a wide variety of classes
for kids of all ages, including a tiny
stars program that allows children
to get their feet in the water. Among
its other offerings is tap, ballet, jazz
and lyrical. The studio also boasts
performance teams beginning at age
7. And for parents unsure about how
to keep their children active during
the summer months, the studio also
hosts a summer dance camp, which
is a great way for them to meet new
friends and stay engaged. Ella Marie
School of Dance, take a well-deserved
bow, because – once again – Long
Islanders have voted you the best of
the best! Ella Marie School of Dance,
376 West Old Country Rd., Hicksville,
516-681-1484, ellamariedance.com
BEST CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
St. Edward the Confessor School
strives to create a safe and nurturing
Catholic environment that recognizes
all learners as unique individuals
to be treated with dignity and respect.
Its curriculum is rooted in academic
excellence, respect, confidence, responsibility,
faith and cooperation,
and encourages cooperation among
the school, parents and children as
well as the outside community. Additionally,
St. Edward the Confessor
School is devoted to helping students
pursue ways of giving back to the
community. St. Edward the Confessor
School combines the proven curriculum
and methods of a successful
tradition with modern educational
advances to provide its students
with a rich, qualitative educational
experience. St. Edward the Confessor
School, 2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset. 516-
921-7767, stedwardconfessor.org
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
For 55 years, Our Lady of Mercy
has been educating children from
nursery school through eighth
grade. The administration, faculty,
support staff, and parents of the
school are committed to creating
a learning environment where all
children are challenged to not only
attain their personal goals but are
encouraged to exceed them. Faith,
academics and knowledge stand at
the forefront of Our Lady of Mercy’s
programs and students are encouraged
to practice the Spiritual
and Corporal Works of Mercy, to
believe in oneself, and to strive for
peace and justice in daily life. Our
Lady of Mercy stays up to date with
the latest technology for teachers
and students and offers a number
of afterschool activities including
Catholic Youth Organization sports,
clubs and music. Our Lady of Mercy,
520 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville,
516-433-7040, olmshicks.org
NOMINATE YOUR
FAVORITES TODAY
Nominate your favorite businesses and people in the 2019
Bethpage Best of Long Island program through Aug. 31.
Step 1: Visit bestoflongisland.com
Step 2: Click “Nominate Now”
Step 3: Select a category and enter the information of the
person or business you wish to nominate.
Step 4: Click ”Submit”
Step 5: Repeat for all your favorite people and businesses
To find all the other 2018 Bethpage Best of Long Island contest
winners, visit bestoflongisland.com