CA BOCES Olean CTE Principal Noel Sheehy Named ACTEA Zone 1 Administrator of the Year
Noel Sheehy, longtime Principal of the CA BOCES CTE Center in Olean, receives statewide recognition from ACTEA for more than three decades of leadership, innovation, and commitment to Career and Technical Education.
OLEAN - Noel Sheehy, Principal of the CA BOCES CTE Center at Olean, has been named the Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (ACTEA) Zone 1 Administrator of the Year.
The Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators is a non-profit organization that represents the needs and interests of Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, staff and students. ACTEA also helps set standards and advocate for CTE. They identify and analyze data with the State Education Department (SED) to determine student outcomes as well as request specific action from SED.
This annual award honors exceptional leadership, dedication to Career and Technical Education, and commitment to student achievement. Throughout his more than 30-year career, Mr. Sheehy has guided over 2,600 students to graduation and championed innovative initiatives such as adventure-based learning and SkillsUSA.
CA BOCES Assistant Superintendent for CTE, Chris Gagliardo, said that he is grateful for Sheehy’s leadership. “Noel’s integrity, mentorship, and advocacy exemplify the core values of CA BOCES. He continues to serve as a trusted partner to our component districts and an inspiring leader within the CTE community. His unwavering focus on student success reflects the very best of our shared mission.”
As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit: www.caboces.org.