Marguerite Robles was recently named Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s PTA Teacher of the Year.
She was honored with the award at the annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser in March and was chosen based upon her commitment to the students and community of Malverne over the last 22 years.
An early childhood educator for more than 35 years, Robles earned her Bachelor of Arts and master’s degree in early childhood education from Queens College. In addition to being a teacher in Malverne, she is also a resident with two students who are accomplished alumni of the high school.
During her time here, Robles has held many leadership positions and is currently serving as vice president of Central Council PTA, vice president of the Malverne Scholarship Committee, first-grade Fundations coach, student council adviser, team captain of Relay for Life and a parent member of the district’s Committee on Special Education.
Robles was also one of the first directors of the Malverne Afterschool Center and is an executive board member of the Malverne Teachers’ Association.
Over the years, Robles has also received the Malverne Afterschool Center Director’s Award, designation as the New York State Lottery Educator of the Month, the Lynbrook Elks Teacher of the Year award and the Dowling College/News 12 Educator of the Week award.
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