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SUNY Potsdam awards former Ogdensburg school superintendent with St. Lawrence Academy Medal

Posted 7/23/14

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored William H. Flynn, a former Ogdensburg school superintendent, with the 2014 St. Lawrence Academy Medal at the college's Reunion …

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SUNY Potsdam awards former Ogdensburg school superintendent with St. Lawrence Academy Medal

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The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored William H. Flynn, a former Ogdensburg school superintendent, with the 2014 St. Lawrence Academy Medal at the college's Reunion Weekend.

The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduate who has made significant contributions to the field of professional education or related fields, according to a statement from the school. The Alumni Association recognized Flynn for his distinguished teaching career, and for his service and generosity to his alma mater.

Flynn's career spanned 36 years in the Ogdensburg City School District, until he retired as Superintendent in 2006. He began as an elementary school teacher in Ogdensburg, and then served as elementary school principal for five years. He served as assistant superintendent from 1992 to 2000, and as superintendent from 2000 until his retirement in 2006. Flynn is currently serving as the interim superintendent for the Massena Central School District.

During his tenure, he strengthened the school district's educational curriculum in many ways, including the development of the Gifted and Talented Program and the Montpelier Art Gallery for the display of students' artistic works. He has forged ties with SUNY Potsdam and other area colleges and universities, to enrich the educational opportunities for the district, SUNY Potsdam said.

"Bill Flynn exemplifies educational excellence. During his long and distinguished career, he has created an enduring legacy, constantly demonstrating his dedication to his students, faculty and staff, as a teacher, administrator and mentor," the statement reads. "He is known as a positive, innovative educational leader, who always holds himself and his colleagues to the highest standards.

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored William H. Flynn, a former Ogdensburg school superintendent, with the 2014 St. Lawrence Academy Medal at the college's Reunion Weekend.

The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduate who has made significant contributions to the field of professional education or related fields, according to a statement from the school. The Alumni Association recognized Flynn for his distinguished teaching career, and for his service and generosity to his alma mater.

Flynn's career spanned 36 years in the Ogdensburg City School District, until he retired as Superintendent in 2006. He began as an elementary school teacher in Ogdensburg, and then served as elementary school principal for five years. He served as assistant superintendent from 1992 to 2000, and as superintendent from 2000 until his retirement in 2006. Flynn is currently serving as the interim superintendent for the Massena Central School District.

During his tenure, he strengthened the school district's educational curriculum in many ways, including the development of the Gifted and Talented Program and the Montpelier Art Gallery for the display of students' artistic works. He has forged ties with SUNY Potsdam and other area colleges and universities, to enrich the educational opportunities for the district, SUNY Potsdam said.

"Bill Flynn exemplifies educational excellence. During his long and distinguished career, he has created an enduring legacy, constantly demonstrating his dedication to his students, faculty and staff, as a teacher, administrator and mentor," the statement reads. "He is known as a positive, innovative educational leader, who always holds himself and his colleagues to the highest standards.