Assemblyman David DiPietro recently visited the North Collins Central School District as part of his district tour to honor exceptional educators. During this visit, he presented “Teacher of the Year” citations to Karlie Bley and Elainie Verstraete. These awards were given in recognition of their dedication to fostering academic excellence and personal growth among their students.
DiPietro expressed his admiration for the teachers, stating, “I am proud to recognize Karlie Bley and Elainie Verstraete for their remarkable dedication to our students at North Collins CSD.” He further added, “I’m thrilled to applaud their work. I understand the transformative role educators play, and these two teachers are shining examples of excellence in the community.”
The assemblyman’s initiative highlights the importance of acknowledging educators who make significant contributions within their schools.



