The South Country Board of Education honored Bellport High School social studies teacher Romelo Green during its meeting on Feb. 28. Green was presented with a certificate of achievement for recently earning the prestigious New York State Council for the Social Studies 2024 Susan Wasserman Young Professional Memorial Award. The honor recognizes Green’s “exceptional teaching potential within the first five years of teaching,” community engagement and knowledge in social studies. He was nominated for the award by fellow teacher Andrew Budris.

Date Added: 3/7/2024