Former OCM BOCES District Superintendent Named Education Leader of the Year

Congratulations to (former) OCM BOCES District Superintendent, Dr. Jessica F. Cohen, for having been named Education Leader of the Year by the Partners for Education and Business (PEB,) an affiliate of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York. Dr. Cohen was presented with the award at PEB’s 2012 Annual Meeting on May 22 at a ceremony at the MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) in downtown Syracuse.

PEB presents their Education Leader of the Year award annually to a person who demonstrates a quality of leadership that results in positive outcomes for student achievement and in preparing students for their future careers.

Among the many reasons Dr. Cohen was selected for the award, PEB cites her dedication to improving the quality of education, commitment to public support and ability to build good employee relations among teachers and staff. PEB Executive Director, Joseph C. Vargo said, 
“We are pleased to recognize Dr. Jessica Cohen for her commitment to youth and the needs of employers in our region. Dr. Cohen’s prior appointments as an Educational Consultant, School Psychologist and Director of School Improvement Services have helped to form the virtues that can mean the difference between an average and an inspired education experience.”

Dr. Cohen was the District Superintendent for OCM BOCES from 2003 until her retirement on July 31, 2012.