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Alexandra Jae Walker Cited As Local Hero To Nyack-Piermont Patch

We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in South Orangetown.

Alexandra Jae Walker is the coordinator of the South Orangetown school district's Family Engagement Center.
Alexandra Jae Walker is the coordinator of the South Orangetown school district's Family Engagement Center. (via Karen Tesik)

NYACK, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Karen Tesik, who nominated Alexandra Jae Walker to Nyack-Piermont Patch. Walker is coordinator of the South Orangetown school district's Family Engagement Center, which promotes active parent involvement to support student success, from pre-K through graduation. The center is located at South Orangetown Middle School in Blauvelt.It's an amazing program — learn more about it here.

Local hero’s full name

Alexandra Jae Walker

Local hero’s home state

New York

Local hero’s Patch

Nyack-Piermont

How do you know the local hero?

Work

What does the local hero do?

Family Engagement Coordinator

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

AJ supports the South Orangetown Community in so many ways. She welcomes new families, connects families to resources and is a mentor to so many students.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

AJ works tirelessly to make a difference!

Thank you for all you do, Alexandra Jae Walker!

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