Silverberg Leadership Award
The Silverberg Leadership Award is presented annually to a school leader who has successfully impacted student achievement outcomes through a deep implementation of EL Education practices, inspiring teachers, administrative staff, and students to embrace EL Education culture and to lead students to a superior education, enhanced character development, and sense of civic responsibility. The award is made possible by the generous support of Irwin Silverberg, who serves on the EL Education Board of Directors.
EL Education is proud to announce the 2022 Silverberg Leadership Award recipient is Thomas Rochowicz, Principal of WHEELS, a NYC Outward Bound School, in New York City. Learn more.
Silverberg Leadership Award Recipients, 2014-2021
2021: Minh-Trâm Nguyễn, EnCompass Academy, Oakland, CA
2020: Dr. Diamond Ford, Hollis Innovation Academy, Atlanta, GA
2019: Bill Haithcock, Harborside Academy, Kenosha, WI
2018: Laina Cox, Middle School Principal, Capital City Public Charter School, Washington, D.C.
2017: Michelle Navarre, Polaris Charter Academy, Chicago, IL
2016: Derek Pierce, Casco Bay High School, Portland, ME
2015: Lisa Wing, Genesee Community Charter School, Rochester, NY
2014: Thabiti Brown, Codman Academy Charter Public School, Dorchester, MA