On Thursday, June 13, 2024, Nassau BOCES held its Sixth Annual NASTAR Awards ceremony at Hofstra University to recognize all of the awards receipients across Nassau County's schools. A NASTAR is deemed as a "technology evangelist or innovator who uses these tools to drive teaching, learning, and instructional outcomes."
Mr. Zachary Levy was recognized as Bethpage Schools NASTAR Award receipient for the 2023-24 school year. Mr. Levy's nomination excerpt read:
"Zachary Levy creatively integrates the use of instructional technology tools to support teaching and learning at John F. Kennedy Middle School. In his ninth year as a teacher with the district, Mr. Levy utilizes any resources available to him, including artificial intelligence tools, to support his lesson planning and delivery. He is the director of the Bethpage High School's Drama Club, advisor of John F. Kennedy Live (fully student run television broadcast), Coordinator for Vocational Experiences for our Extended School Year (ESY) Program, and middle school track coach. Mr. Levy also uses his talents in videography to promote the great things taking place across the school community. He is an active and valued member of the Bethpage Schools community."
Bethpage Schools congratulates Mr. Zachary Levy on his NASTAR Award.