[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 52 (Friday, May 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E733]
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                        IN HONOR OF JOHN MUSICO

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 1998

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John 
Musico, superintendent of School District 14 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
  A life-long New York resident, Mr. Musico's distinguished career has 
truly encompassed all aspects of the New York City School system. A 
graduate of this system himself, he began his teaching career in 1967 
at Public School 59, during which time he also served as UFT chapter 
chair and as a delegate to the AFT, NCA, and NYSUT conventions 
representing teachers until 1973.
  In 1973 Mr. Musico was selected to be an assistant principal of Early 
Childhood. He expanded this program, which was the largest of its kind 
in the district, to include an experimental three-year old program and 
all-day kindergarten.
  Four years later, he became principal of PS 110. During his 15 year 
term, Mr. Musico initiated many innovative ideas, including 
restructuring the reading and math programs, establishing a foreign 
language program, creating a gifted and talented program, and 
encouraging strong parental involvement.
  These accomplishments were recognized in his appointment as deputy 
superintendent of District 14 in December, 1992. In this position, Mr. 
Musico was dedicated to restructuring the district's schools and 
developing educational initiatives to promote the district's goal-
oriented philosophy. His advocacy of an extended school day for 
students, staff development, and his concept of making every middle 
school teacher a teacher of reading helped to restructure and refocus 
the district.
  In 1996 Mr. Musico was unanimously selected by District 14's 
Community School Board to serve as superintendent, a post which, under 
his leadership, has led the district to achieve notable success. This 
year he was honored for his work by the mayor and the school's 
chancellor when the district achieved the largest gain in reading in 
the city, a success which can be attributed to the combination of an 
outstanding Community School Board, caring and involved parents, 
devoted teachers, and a group of the finest supervisors in the city.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise with me in this tribute to 
Mr. Musico and School District 14. It is due to the combined efforts of 
this outstanding man and the community he serves, that the children of 
this district can be assured one of the finest educations available. I 
am proud to count them among my constituents. Thank you.

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