West Middle School Principal Kristine Battaglino has been named the 2023 Region 9 Secondary School Administrator of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State.
Battaglino accepted the award Thursday night during a reception at Celebrations On The Avenue in Endicott.
During an introduction speech, it was noted how above and beyond she goes -- shoveling sidewalks during the winter, taking out garbage, checking on and bringing coffee to construction workers who are installing a turf field as the school.
"I will never say 'That's not my job'," Battaglino explained after receiving the award. "I don't think twice to do it.
The award, Battaglino feels, is not just a reflection on her, but on the hard work of everyone at West Middle School.
"It's just nice for our district and I love what I do," Battaglino added. "I'm fortunate because I have a phenomenal staff at West Middle School. My teachers are so supportive, so many families. That's what keeps you going."