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2 days ago
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Horace Mann prepares to say ‘farewell' to Principal Peter Stewart
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The end of the school year will mark the end of an era for two veteran elementary school principals in the Binghamton City School District. Peter Stewart at Horace Mann and Dave Chilson at Roosevelt are both retiring. We sat down with Stewart to reflect on what he thinks has made Mann a place where kids love to learn. On the last Friday of every month, Peter Stewart holds a whole school morning meeting with parents and guardians invited. 'It's a gathering, like a family gathers at a dinner table, so that everybody knows that we love them, they matter and we're going to take good care of them. So, that's why we do them,' said Stewart. Wednesday marks Stewart's final morning meeting at Horace Mann, retiring after 18 years. His philosophy has remained consistent throughout. 'You will hear me say this over and over again, and I've been saying it since I started my career in education, is that you have to put relationships first,' said Stewart. 'It is really all about building great relationships with kids,' said Stewart. 'It's really about getting to know them. It's really about inspiring them.' Stewart added, 'It's really about letting them know that they matter. And I think once you do those things well, then the academics fall into place.' Stewart grew up in the Bronx, where he started his teaching career. After moving to his wife's hometown of Binghamton, he taught at MacArthur Elementary before becoming an administrator in the Sidney School District and then Horace Mann. His morning meetings promote school spirit and pride, build self-esteem, and focus on good character traits such as respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness. 'Kids feel safe, kids feel nurtured, kids feel loved, and so if you start with relationships, then attendance is not even an issue,' said Stewart. Stewart is one of very few Black school administrators in our area. He wishes more people of color would pursue a career in public education. 'Kids need to see what they can become. It's unfortunate that we don't have as many Black principals, Black administrators or just people of color to help inspire our kids,' said Stewart. Stewart says he enjoys reconnecting with past students and hearing about their favorite Mann memories, such as the 100-book reading challenge, the birthday lollipops, and other student celebrations. 'This school has been integral in terms of really, really tying this community together. There's a lot of teaching and learning going on but there's also a lot of love going on too here,' said Stewart. Stewart says his career began as a substitute teacher, and he fell in love with the kids on Day One. A love that has never faded over his decades of service. Stewart says he's ready to move on to new challenges and isn't certain of what his future holds. On Thursday, we'll speak with Dave Chilson, the longtime principal at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, who is also retiring at the end of the year. Horace Mann prepares to say 'farewell' to Principal Peter Stewart Ponies clinch 11th straight win on Baseball and Education Day Healing After Loss helps community members cope with grief Auchinachie donates $1,000 to Whitney Point Civic Association Celebrate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4 with free tour Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Celebrate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4 with free tour
MAINE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Residents are invited to step back in time at the special anniversary celebration of a relocated historic building in Maine. The Nanticoke Valley Historical Society of Maine is hosting a toast to commemorate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4, a one-room establishment built in 1845 that was relocated to Maine 25 years ago after originally residing in Tioga County. Beginning on June 16 at 5:30 pm, community members will have the chance to tour the schoolhouse free of charge. Followed by events such as a flag ceremony, poem recitation, sing-along, and a tree planting by Maine Memorial PTA members. As an added bonus, viewers can also enjoy a photography exhibit of the building's history in the Janet W. Bowers Museum across from the schoolhouse. For more information, visit Horace Mann prepares to say 'farewell' to Principal Peter Stewart Ponies clinch 11th straight win on Baseball and Education Day Healing After Loss helps community members cope with grief Auchinachie donates $1,000 to Whitney Point Civic Association Celebrate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4 with free tour Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sunday World
27-04-2025
- Sunday World
Dad-of-four stole over €4,000 of Lego to feed drug habit
After hearing Peter Stewart had been given a 12-month sentence for similar offending last week Peter Stewart, pictured previously, answering his door to our reporter A father-of-four who stole more than €4,000 of Lego to feed his drug habit has been handed an eight month-jail sentence. After hearing Peter Stewart had been given a 12-month sentence for similar offending last week, and was due for release in October, District Judge Mark Hamill ordered that his new jail term 'start today'. Stewart, from Finvoy Street in Belfast, entered guilty pleas to 12 charges theft and one of attempted theft, committed on dates between August 30 and October 24, 2023. A previous hearing was told he stole the Lego from branches of Tesco, B&M Bargains and Smyths Toys. Stewart, who appeared in court on Wednesday by video-link from prison, was identified from CCTV footage. Defence counsel Stuart Magee said his client had stolen the high-value items to feed his drug addiction. Imposing the eight-month sentence, District Judge Mark Hamill warned Stewart he could expect a harsher sentence if he kept offending.
