University of the State of New York Board of Regents Chancellor Proclamations, Citations, and Awards
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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series documents awards and honors given to Regent Julia Johnson acknowledging her service during her long tenure as
superintendent of schools and University of the State of New York Regent.
Creator:
Title:
Board of Regents Chancellor proclamations, citations, and awards
Quantity:
Inclusive Dates:
2000-2019
Series Number:
B2783
Administrative History
Julia Lockley Johnson grew up in Brooklyn. She obtained her bachelor's degree in sociology at Brooklyn College and a master's
degree from New York University. She began her career as a teacher and guidance counselor at one of New York City's first
alternative schools and later took on administrative roles in Mamaroneck, Southern Westchester BOCES, and the Nyack and White
Plains school systems.
In the 1990s, Regent Johnson worked for the U.S. Department of Education under President Bill Clinton as deputy assistant
secretary, and later as the acting assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education. From 2001-2011, she served
as superintendent of Peekskill's schools and worked as interim superintendent in Mount Vernon from 2012-2014.
Scope and Content Note
This series documents awards and honors given to Regent Julia Johnson acknowledging her service during her long tenure as
superintendent of schools and University of the State of New York Regent.
Sponsors of the many honors and awards include Mount Vernon School District; New York State Council of School Superintendents;
New York State Assembly; Westchester NAACP; National Black Alliance of Black School Educators; and the Westchester County
Board of Legislation.
A few of the many honors documented in the series include Superintendent of the Year, 2002; Drum Major for Justice Award,
2014; Judith Johnson Day, 2008; Judith Johnson Month, 2008; Effie Jones Humanitarian Award, 2010; Excellence in Education,
2004; Maxine Giacobbe Award, 2005; and Lighting the Way Visionary Award, 2019.
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| Dates |
Contents |
Box |
Item |
Accretion: B2783-20 |
| 2005 |
Peekskill High School Class of 2005; Dedication and Commitment to Community
|
1 |
1 |
| 06/2020 |
Mount Vernon City School District; Continued support of the Mount Vernon SD
|
1 |
2 |
| 01/14/2008 |
NYS Council of School Superintendents; All Around Leadership and Commitment to Public Education
|
1 |
3 |
| 09/14/2002 |
Congressman Major Owens. Chair of CBC Education Braintrust; Superintendent of the Year
|
1 |
4 |
| 05/02/2005 |
NYSAWA (NYS Association for Women in Administration; Maxine Giacobbe Award
|
1 |
5 |
| undated |
Peekskill Board of Education; Dedicated service and commitment to excellence
|
1 |
6 |
| 03/15/2004 |
21st Annual Westchester Region NAACP; ACT-SO Youth Service Award
|
1 |
7 |
| undated |
[unidentified photograph];
|
1 |
8 |
| 2007-2008 |
Peekskill H.S. Basketball Team and Cheerleaders; Superintendent of The Year
|
1 |
9 |
| n.d. |
[Julia Johnson desk name plate]; Superintendent of Schools
|
1 |
10 |
| 01/20/2014 |
Drum Major for Justice Award; Commitment to ... youth of Mt. Vernon SD
|
1 |
11 |
| 11/10/2010 |
City of Peekskill Youth Bureau; Shining Stars Award
|
1 |
12 |
| undated |
[gavel]; ["This Will Help Make Some of Us Aware"]
|
1 |
13 |
| 03/01/2008 |
City of Peekskill; Judith Johnson Day
|
2 |
1 |
| 03/10/2008 |
NYS Assembly; "Outstanding individual, one that is worthy of the esteem of both the community and the Great State of NY"
|
2 |
2 |
| 03/01/2008 |
City of Peekskill; Judith Johnson Day
|
2 |
3 |
| 03/04/2008 |
Congress of United States; Women's History Month. Outstanding and valuable service
|
2 |
4 |
| 12/17/2010 |
City of Peekskill; Outstanding Service to the Community
|
2 |
5 |
| 03/10/2008 |
City of Peekskill; Judith Johnson Month
|
2 |
6 |
| 12/17/2010 |
NYS Assembly; On retirement as Superintendent of Peekskill Schools
|
2 |
7 |
| 04/16/2004 |
Greater Hudson Valley Chapter The Links, Inc.; Excellence in Education
|
2 |
8 |
| 02/12/2010 |
Dr. Effie H. Jones; Humanitarian Award
|
2 |
9 |
| 2018 |
My Brother's Keeper Yonkers; Lifetime Achievement Award
|
2 |
10 |
| 06/02/2010 |
The Leeds Prize; Excellence in Education
|
2 |
11 |
| 05/24/2018 |
Today's Students Tomorrow's Teachers; Lighting the Way. Visionary Award.
|
2 |
12 |
| 02/10/2017 |
The Biondi School; Contributions… Years of Dedication, Black History Month
|
2 |
13 |
| 01/31/2008 |
The Journal News newspaper article; Peekskill Schools Leader Honored
|
3 |
1 |
| 07/26/2000 |
National Black Alliance of Black School Educators; In the Pursuit of Excellence
|
3 |
2 |
| 02/25/2019 |
Westchester County Board of Legislators; Judith Johnson Day
|
3 |
3 |
