Assembly Resolution No. 380
BY: M. of A. McMahon
CONGRATULATING Assistant Principal Nancy Ann Ables
upon the occasion of her retirement after more than
19 years of dedicated service to Amherst Central
High School
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been
instrumental in developing character and academic excellence in the
young people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled;
its history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Assist- ant Principal Nancy Ann Ables upon the occasion of her
retirement after more than 19 years of dedicated service to Amherst
Central High School; she will officially retire on June 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Ann Ables started her career as a high school math
teacher, advancing to her current role as a high school administrator
where she was primarily responsible for ensuring that students meet the
requirements necessary to graduate; and
WHEREAS, While this work and many other responsibilities kept her
busy, she was always accessible to students; her influence within the
building was reflected through several popular events and programs over
the years that were initiated by students who trusted her to listen to
their ideas and help move them forward; and
WHEREAS, International Women's Day was started in 2019 when several
young women at the high school met with Nancy Ann Ables; the outcome of
those meetings framed the basis for the event which is one-of-a-kind
among WNY high schools; and
WHEREAS, She partnered with Dr. Sarah A. Robert, associate professor
and director of the Social Studies education program in the Graduate
School of Education at the University at Buffalo, and Qinghua Chen, a UB
doctoral candidate; together with students and the high school social
studies department, they developed a program on women's issues and
engaged guest speakers to educate the student body and present a
different perspective; and
WHEREAS, Several years ago, Nancy Ann Ables led the planning efforts
for the Graduation Walk where seniors donned caps and gowns in a parade
through their former elementary school; the event's focus was two-fold;
to honor the graduating seniors and to have them inspire the younger
students to work toward their own graduation; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Ann Ables worked to establish the Seal of Biliteracy,
which awards students who have mastery of two or more languages, with a
seal on their diploma; it is an involved process for those students
seeking the seal, many who immigrated to the United States and speak
their native language as their primary language; and
WHEREAS, Supporting both the music and language arts departments,
Nancy Ann Ables traveled to Carnegie Hall to watch students perform, and
to Bolzano, Italy, for the 30th Anniversary of the exchange program
celebration; she participated in the Italian Exchange as both chaperone
and host school for many years; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Ann Ables was also the Acting Secondary Mathematics
Curriculum Leader at the beginning of the common core initiative, a
building-wide member of the Autism Resource Team, the Teacher
Representative for the Amherst Central High School Building Leadership
Team, and the Mathematics Representative for the Amherst Central
District Literacy Council; and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary educator has presented at the
Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, presented Network
Training Institute training for staff development, was a Common Core
curriculum writing leader, and presented TI-84 calculator instruction
during high school and district staff development; and
WHEREAS, The future success of our State and Nation is dependent
upon individuals such as Nancy Ann Ables, who have dedicated their lives
as educators, nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Ann Ables has made incomparable contributions to
empowering and improving the well-being of the students of Amherst
Central High School; she remains a source of inspiration and knowledge
to all she has befriended, educated and mentored; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Nancy Ann Ables brought a perfect combination
of parental love and professional experience to all her efforts; with a
long and successful run in the classroom, she was also an expert at
supporting the other teachers as they supported the students in the
classroom; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Ann Ables embodies what you would want in every
educator, a unique balance of heart and mind focused on the children of
Amherst; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Ann Ables has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of Amherst Central High School, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her
impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who have worked to support our proud
tradition of public education by providing their skills and talents to
our schools; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Assistant Principal Nancy Ann Ables upon the occasion of
her retirement, and to wish her continued success in all her future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nancy Ann Ables.
