ALBANY- Stacy Stoliker, an administrative assistant for Pupil Personnel Services at Rhinebeck Central School District, was honored as School-Related Professional of the Year at the New York State United Teachers’ 51st Representative Assembly in Albany.
Stoliker wears many hats in her position providing administrative services for families of students receiving special education, English language learners, and those students eligible for assistance under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
“My job is an opportunity to empower these parents and to help them go after resources they might not know about,” Stoliker said. “It’s a really good feeling when you know you’ve helped them with something that will keep their child in a better place, for a longer time and hopefully for the rest of their life.”
For the last seven years, Stoliker has served as the president of the Rhinebeck Association of Non-Instructional Employees and is the driving force behind her bargaining unit. A passionate union advocate, Stoliker works hard to get, and keep, members active and involved in their union.
“Stacy’s drive and determination to ensure others are treated fairly are a testament to her good character,” said NYSUT President Andy Pallotta. “Her efforts on behalf of students, their families and her colleagues exemplify the importance of our school-related professionals.”
