Professional of the Year - Education/Bilingual education and Administration
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Silvia Y. Lavalas |
Title: | Educational Administrator, Retired |
Industry: | Education |
Type of Organization: | Board of Education |
Major Product/Service: | Education |
Expertise: | Ms. Lavalas is currently retired. She was responsible for bi-lingual education, educational administration, mentoring, community activism, and advocacy. |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | New York City |
Affiliations: | Saint Gabriel's Episcopal Church Youth and Young Adult Initiative |
University/Degree: | M.A., Guidance and Counseling, Brooklyn College; M.A., Education and Administration, Bank Street College of Education |
Born: | January 2, 1946, Panama |
Hobbies/Sports: | Reading, theatre, walking, community activities |
Work History: | Ms. Lavalas served as a campaign advocate and manager for Congresswoman Clark. |