On April 26, third grade teacher Kathy Thompson and counselor Eileen Satterlee presented on "Pathways to Peace in the Classroom and Community" at the NY Governor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Symposium.

That day, Blue Creek Elementary School was also recognized as being in the forefront of helping to promote the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by promoting peace in our schools and community. The award was signed by Gov. Eliot Spitzer.

Thompson, Satterlee and retired Blue Creek Principal Dr. Rose Jackson began the PeaceAble School Program more than a decade ago.

"The program focuses on positive character traits along with the skills necessary to resolve conflicts peacefully," said Blue Creek Principal Annette Trapini. "The PeaceAble School Program has continued to gather strength with each passing year thanks to the leadership of Kathy Thompson and Eileen Satterlee with the support of the Blue Creek School Success Team and the entire Blue Creek community."

Congratulations Blue Creek!

Photo caption: (From left to right) Blue Creek Elementary School Principal Annette Trapini, third grade teacher Kathy Thompson, Blue Creek counselor Eileen Satterlee, and retired Blue Creek Principal Dr. Rose Jackson at NYS Governor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Symposium on April 26.