South Bronx Principal is Honored for Outstanding Commitment to Education

Nov. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- On October, 22, 2010 at the Excellence in Teaching Conference held on the campus of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, John R. Omernik was honored for his Singular Contribution to the Education of Youth.  The ceremony united educators, alumni and friends of the University to recognize Notre Dame graduates who model competency and character to students and colleagues and who serves his or her school and profession in profound ways. The certificate symbolizes the University of Notre Dame’s appreciation and respect for the individuals that have shown devotion and outstanding work as educators.
John Omernik has worked in the field of elementary school education since 1994. For the last 10 years, Omernik has been focused on educating students from impoverished neighborhoods with the selfless commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty through education.

Omernik expressed his appreciation by stating;

“I give thanks to the community of St. Ignatius School in the Bronx, NY who support our school, thereby enabling us to provide a safe place and an excellent education program that closes the achievement gap for poor and minority children”. –John Robert Omernik.

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