Dr. Patrick Pizzo
“Empathy is not simply a matter of trying to imagine what others are going through,
but having the will to muster enough courage to do something about it.” - Cornel West
Dr. Pizzo has also contributed or been cited in several publications, including journals, online publications, newspapers, and press releases for his work related to diversity, equity, leadership, management, and sustainability (Selected Contributions):
Vallone, J. (2023, December 28). Christine Waters: Making waves in equity and inclusion in East Meadow and beyond (Herald Person of The Year),
East Meadow Herald, p.1, 2.
https://www.liherald.com/eastmeadow/stories/christine-waters-making-waves-in-equity-and-inclusion-in-east-meadow-and-beyond,204761
Radziski, K. (2023, October 26). East Meadow panel focuses on a crucial topic, East Meadow Herald, p.1, 9.
https://www.liherald.com/stories/equity-4-li-youth-panel-in-east-meadow-focuses-on-crucial-topic,198955
Terranova, R. (2023, September 28). Equity 4 LI Youth hosts panel to discuss "The Right to Read", East Meadow Herald, p.1, 4.
https://issuu.com/richnercomm/docs/heme_09-28-2023
Wilson, M. (2023, January 5). Creating equity for youth, one step at a time, East Meadow Herald, p.1,2.
https://www.liherald.com/stories/creating-equity-for-youth-one-step-at-a-time,156733?
Stieglitz, B. (2020, October 29). Over 60 volunteers help clean a 97-year-old WWII vet's home in Freeport, p. 1, 4.
Stieglitz, B. (2020, September 22). Community leaders from East Meadow and beyond focus on equitable hiring, p.1.
Stieglitz, B. (2020, September 2). Community raises funds to help 97-year old WWII veteran, p. 5.
Healthy Schools Campaign/ISSA. (2018). 2018 national education facilities cleaning survey.
https://greencleanschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2018-ISSA-Survey-Report-Final.pdf
Bowman, N. (2017, May 26). Higher education for the industry: College-level certificate programs are forging a distinct career path
in facilities management. Cleaning & Maintenance Management.
https://cmmonline.com/articles/higher-education-for-the-industry
CleanLink. (2016). Two schools honored for model green cleaning programs. Retrieved from:
http://www.cleanlink.com/news/article/Two-Schools-Honored-For-Model-Green-Cleaning-Programs--20316
Healthy Schools Campaign. (2016, August 18). How this school in New York is saving money- and the planet.
https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/how-this-school-in-new-york-is-saving-money-and-the-planet/
Wood, D. (2015). Is your child’s school environment safe? PTA Our Children Magazine, 3, 4-5.
https://ptaourchildren.org/is-your-childs-school-environmentally-safe/
Bowman, N. (2015). Safety concerns with school cleaning supplies. Cleaning & Maintenance Management, 5.
https://cmmonline.com/articles/safety-concerns-with-school-cleaning-supplies
Hounsell, D. (2015). Managers discuss reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
Facilities Maintenance Decisions, 2, 14-15.
Healthy Schools Campaign. (2015, January 28). Meet the two-time green cleaning winner who champions children's health:
American School & University. (2012, 2013, 2014, & 2015). Juror Green Cleaning Award, 12.
Crandall, B. (2014, November 21). FM on the new HSC leadership councel to promote green cleaning in schools. FMLink.
Ashkin, S. (2014). Green leaders: Introducing the green clean schools leadership council. American School &
University, 12, 18.
California Department of Public Health. (2014). Healthy Cleaning & Asthma-Safer Schools: A How-To Guide. (p.31)
Nolin, J. (2014). Green cleaning for health, the planet and your budget. American School & University, 6.
Nolin, J. (2014). Locker room confidential: Tracking the evolving philosophy of washroom and locker room cleaning.
American School & University, 4, 26.
Lubach, D. (2013). Demand response: Delivering efficiency and savings. Facilities Maintenance Decisions, 11, 19-20.
Hounsell, D. (2013). Green savings, from the grounds equipment up. Maintenance Solutions, 5, 26.
Hounsell, D. (2013). Organic chemicals produce positive results in New York school district. Maintenance Solutions, 5, 26.
Healthy Schools Campaign. (2014, November 4). Launching the green cleaning council.
https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/introducing-the-green-clean-schools-leadership-council-5483/
Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (2013, September 15). What are some tips to get cleaning crews on board with the green cleaning
transition? Expert voices.
https://www.healthygreenschools.org/2013/09/tips/
Washington, R. (2012, June 6). Forum examines sustainable public and landscaping. The Plain Dealer.
https://www.cleveland.com/insideout/2012/06/forum_examines_sustainable_pub.html
American School & University. (2012). Juror Architect Portfolio, 11, 24.
Hounsell, D. (2012). Managers discuss challenges in preparing for, responding to crisis. Maintenance Solutions, 8, 20-21.
Healthy School Network. (2012). Three case studies in green cleaning. State Education Standard, 2, 33-35.
Hounsell, D. (2012). Managers discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks to the department and the
organization of bringing in contractors to perform maintenance. Maintenance Solutions, 2, 20-21.
The Healthy Schools Campaign. (2012). What the experts are saying. The Quick +Easy Guide to Green Cleaning
in Schools (4th. ed.).
NYS Association for Superintendents of School buildings & Grounds, Inc. (2011). East Meadow UFSD wins national
green cleaning award. SBGA e-News.
American School & University. (2010). Grand award 2010, 12, 36.
Wood, P. (2010, September 14). New childsafe guidelines announced for green cleaning products used in schools
[Press release]. Retrieved from: http://www.grassrootsinfo.org/pdf/pr910.pdf
Gutter, R. (2010). Taking the LEED. American School Board Journal, 197(6), 42-43.
The Healthy Schools Campaign. (2010). What the experts are saying. The Quick +Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools (3rd. ed.).
Caputo, M. (2010, January 14). Cleaning the green way. East Meadow Herald, p.8.
https://www.liherald.com/stories/cleaning-the-green-way,21977
Healthy Schools Campaign. (2010, October 7). Expert voices: Hoe green cleaning fits into the school community.
American School & University. (2009). Honorable mention 2009, 12, 34.