Town Honors Outstanding Women at Annual Pathfinder AwardsSupervisor Kate Murray and members of the Hempstead Town Board honored nine women who live or work in the Town of Hempstead for their outstanding contributions to the community at the town’s annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony Tuesday.
Arts & Entertainment: Mary Ann Cali of North Valley Stream’s life-long love of music and instruments began 4th grade as she took up the violin and almost immediately demonstrated unique talent and unbridled passion, earning many music awards. Mary Ann began a teaching career in Garden City and she was soon chosen as the Orchestra Director for the Valley Stream School District. Having compiled a remarkable 33-year career in Valley Stream, Mary Ann is renowned as a respected and much loved educator. She provides instruction on the violin, viola, cello and string bass and she is the orchestra director at both the James A. Dever and Howell Road Schools. Mary Ann serves on district, county and state committees to promote music and support musical education. Mary Ann’s career and talent have been cited on many occasions, including District 13’s PTA Lifetime Member Award. Uncommon talent and supreme dedication have earned Mary chairs in the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, Valley Stream Community Orchestra and the Lawrence Philharmonic.
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