Congratulations to Stillwater High School senior Leanny Castro and teacher Lisa Luskin on being recognized by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) as “Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference.” The honor celebrates outstanding students based on their academic achievements, community service and leadership, as well as other unique accomplishments.
Schools utilize these factors when selecting a student; the student then chooses a teacher who has had a profound impact on their education. Leanny named high school English teacher Lisa Luskin as the recipient of this exceptional honor.
“Mrs. Luskin is not only an amazing teacher but an extraordinary person. Throughout my high school years at Stillwater, she has been a pillar of support in countless ways,” Leanny said. “She’s always there when you need her, consistently offering help and is always open to conversation. I’m deeply grateful for everything Mrs. Luskin has done for me, for other students, and for the school community as a whole.”
Read CASDA’s profiles on Leanny and Mrs. Luskin below or on their website here.
CASDA Profiles on Leanny Castro and Lisa Luskin:
Leanny Castro
Leanny Castro is a graduating senior at Stillwater High School, and the Early College Career Academy at the Business & Entrepreneurship Program. She is involved in several extracurricular activities such as Track and Field, where she is one of the Captains, Friends of Rachel Club, Drama Club, Chambers Singers, and many others. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society, and an outstanding student-delegate of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) Capital District Delegation. She will be continuing her academics and athletic pursuits at Ithaca College, double-majoring in Business Administration: International Business Concentration, and Politics.
Lisa Luskin
Mrs. Luskin is not only an amazing teacher but also an extraordinary person. Throughout my high school years at Stillwater, she has been a pillar of support in countless ways. She’s always there when you need her, consistently offering her assistance generously, even when it is clear she’s going above and beyond. Her kind and loving personality is ever-present, she’s always ready to step in whether her help is requested or simply needed. She’s always open to a conversation, and no matter how many times she has encountered the same topics, she is always willing to lend an attentive ear. I’m deeply grateful for everything Mrs. Luskin has done for me, for other students, and for the school community as a whole.