Dr. Michael L. Horning, Jr.

Friend of The Council Award New York State Council of School Superintendents Mar 2018 The Friend of The Council Award was created in 1996 and recognizes a non-member’s contribution to THE COUNCIL and the field of education. Nomination letters are written by members or by staff of The Council and sent by the first week of January, prior to the Winter Institute, for inclusion in the selection process.The Distinguished Service Committee, composed of current Council presidents and past presidents who are active superintendents, makes the final selection.Remarks by… Show more The Friend of The Council Award was created in 1996 and recognizes a non-member’s contribution to THE COUNCIL and the field of education. Nomination letters are written by members or by staff of The Council and sent by the first week of January, prior to the Winter Institute, for inclusion in the selection process.The Distinguished Service Committee, composed of current Council presidents and past presidents who are active superintendents, makes the final selection.Remarks by Superintendent Hank Grishman:"Congratulations to the Michael Horning, Jr. who was selected to receive the 2018 The Friend of The Council Award. The award is given annually in recognition of a person's contribution to The Council and the field of education." "Michael has been personally invested in ensuring the development of useful tools for superintendents in New York State and has dedicated his career to supporting educators in curriculum, instruction and professional learning. He has also put a significant amount of time developing SuperEval to help The Council provide a service to superintendents where there was a current void. His work around SuperEval also motivated him to go back to school to earn a Ph.D. focusing his research on evaluations." "Michael frequently speaks at Council and LEAF events such as the Future Superintendents Academy, Early Career Superintendent’s Cohort and is a regular presenter at Council annual events and other statewide educational conferences. He has also written articles for the Councilgram newsletter and resources for Council members." "Through his work nationally, he has also introduced The Council’s work on the Model Evaluation to other State superintendent organizations. Michael’s work with this superintendent evaluation has also improved the quality of Board/Superintendent team governance."Previous Friends of THE COUNCIL Award recipients from Western New York include Chancellor Emeritus, Mr. Robert Bennett (2007) and Dr. Robert Heller (1999). Show less

2017 Dr. Robert W. Heller Distinguished Service Award Western New York Educational Service Council (WNYESC) Apr 2017 The Dr. Robert W. Heller Award, initiated in 2014, recognizes an individual not employed by a school district whose leadership, vision, and determination have made a positive impact on education within the eight-county region of Western New York. In addition, the award recipient has contributed to the WNYESC’s efforts to service its member districts.“Michael Horning, Jr. represents the best intents of the Robert W. Heller Award,” said Robert Christmann, Executive Director, WNYESC.… Show more The Dr. Robert W. Heller Award, initiated in 2014, recognizes an individual not employed by a school district whose leadership, vision, and determination have made a positive impact on education within the eight-county region of Western New York. In addition, the award recipient has contributed to the WNYESC’s efforts to service its member districts.“Michael Horning, Jr. represents the best intents of the Robert W. Heller Award,” said Robert Christmann, Executive Director, WNYESC. “His recent research has created significant improvements in the administrative evaluation process in a large number of school districts locally and statewide. In addition, his other work has impacted the teaching and learning process to the direct benefit of countless students. His positive influence on public education can’t be overestimated.” The WNYESC created this award in honor of the exceptional qualities and legacy of Dr. Robert W. Heller who served as the WNYESC Executive Director from 1966-1998 while also serving as a professor emeritus in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the SUNY University at Buffalo’s Graduate School of Education. During his tenure, Dr. Heller had a widespread influence on educational leadership in New York State. The Heller Award was presented to Michael Horning, Jr. at the WNYESC 12th Annual Awards for Excellence Banquet. Previous Heller Award recipients include Chancellor Emeritus, Mr. Robert Bennett (2014), SUNY University at Buffalo Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Dr. Jaekyung Lee (2015), and Hodgson Russ Partner, Mr. Karl Kristoff (2016). Show less