South Country BOE Recognizes National Award-Winning Teacher


Bellport High School teacher Andrew Budris was presented with a certificate of achievement at the South Country School Districts Board of Education meeting on Jan. 10 for being named the 2023-2024 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the National Council for | South Country School District

The South Country Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Antonio Santana presented Bellport High School teacher Andrew Budris with a certificate of achievement during a board meeting on Jan. 10.

In December, Budris was named the 2023-2024 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the National Council for the Social Studies. This is the second impressive award that Budris has earned for his teaching. Last year, he was recognized by the New York State Council for the Social Studies with the distinguished Outstanding High School Social Studies Classroom Teacher Award.

“We are very proud of Mr. Budris’ achievements,” said Santana.

Budris accepted the recognition, thanking administrators, colleagues and students for his success.

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