The William Floyd High School Business Education Department has done it again! For the seventh time it has been named the Business Education & Marketing “Department of the Year” by the Business Teachers Association of New York State.
This prestigious award recognizes excellence and celebrates departments that endeavor to develop the next generation of leaders in business education.
“On behalf of the William Floyd School District, I am pleased to congratulate the Business Education Department on earning their seventh ‘Department of the Year’ award, a well-deserved feat for an amazing group of educators who work hard daily to provide students with all that they need to be career and college ready post-graduation,” said Kevin M. Coster, Superintendent of Schools, William Floyd School District.
The William Floyd High School Business Education Department stands out with a rigorous interdisciplinary program of courses designed to challenge and prepare students for their futures in the areas of business education and financial literacy.
With 11 teachers and an enrollment of nearly 1,500 students, Business Education Department course offerings fall into one of three pathways including Accounting, Small Business Management and Microsoft Office Specialist.
“Earning the New York State Business Department of the Year Award is a tremendous honor that recognizes the dedication, innovation, and collaborative spirit of our entire department,” said Jacqueline Giacalone, chairperson, Business and Technology Education, and Business Education teacher, William Floyd High School.
A key strength of the Business Education Department is the collaboration with local industry professionals, colleges and community organizations, providing students with access to internships, job-shadowing experiences and dual-enrollment courses.
“The Business Department at William Floyd High School has redefined the standards of college and career readiness by offering a comprehensive, real-world curriculum that equips students with both foundational knowledge and practical skills,” said Robert Felicetta, assistant principal.