On September 20, 1970, a new type of public high school opened its doors for the first time. For on this very week, the Street Academy of Albany became the city’s newest public education center. The following is a history of the Street Academy of Albany (1970-1992) and Harriet Gibbons High School (1992-2006 HS, 2005-2010…
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The Adventures of Lil’ Margie
Back in high school, Alfreda Tillman and I were best buddies. We still are today. So when she posted some news on her Facebook page, I felt it was important enough to share on my blog. Alfreda’s niece Nakia Tillman just authored a new children’s book, The Adventures of Lil’ Margie, a book about Nakia’s…
Read MoreThe Tony Clement Center for Education
I remember Principal Tony Clement as the final administrator of Harriet Gibbons High School, back when the Albany City School District converted the beloved high school into a 9th grade preparatory academy. He worked with the students and the faculty and the administration, he cared about them as if they were his family. That’s part…
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The reunion and the honor
What a wonderful night. An absolutely wonderful night. Last evening, I was honored and blessed to watch my high school principal, Lillian Tillman-DeWitt, join six other honorees as the Albany City School District’s 2016 Hall of Fame class. The honorees were joined by over 200 attendees last night, including family, friends and supporters. First off,…
Read MoreAn Honor for Tonight
This evening will be a very special personal moment in time. One of the guides in my life – a person who helped build a pathway out of despair and into achievement for hundreds of young men and women – will be honored tonight, as Lillian Tillman-DeWitt joins six other honorees as members of the…
Read MoreGene Wilder, Richard Pryor and Northway Mall
The passing of Gene Wilder yesterday caught us in our heart and in our soul. One of the best actors of our generation, a man who could play comedy and tragedy and off-kilter characters, and switch from one genre to another with minimal effort, Gene Wilder was a true theater genius. And while most of…
Read MoreThe Albany City School District 2016 Hall of Fame Class
A few months ago, I was pleased to share with all of you that my beloved high school principal, Lillian Tillman-DeWitt, was named to the Albany City School District Class of 2016. The induction ceremony will take place on the weekend of September 16-17, as part of Albany High School’s Homecoming weekend. Mrs. T, however,…
Read MoreA star for Lillian Tillman-DeWitt
This is a commitment. And I undertake it every year. The commitment is to find a way to nominate – and hopefully achieve induction of – various students and faculty from my high school, Street Academy of Albany (later Harriet Gibbons High School). So far, besides myself (Hall of Fame Class of 2011), I’m pleased…
Read MoreI won’t vote for Dan Egan because…
One thing you will always know about me. Do the right thing by me, treat me with respect, and I will be as loyal as a puppy. But if you ever do me wrong – if you hurt me, if you swindle me, if I still have knife marks in my back – then you…
Read MoreCelebrating Eileen Kawola
Today is Eileen Kawola’s birthday. But that’s not the main reason why I’m writing today’s blog. Later next month, Eileen Kawola is going to receive a very special award. And once again, it’s another triumph for my old high school, Street Academy / Harriet Gibbons High School. Background. When I arrived at Street Academy in…
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