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
ALL MAJOR NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
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Journal of Leadership & Instruction (JLI) Podcast: Dr. Richard Bernato (Host), Dr. Gabriella Franza, Dr. Patrick Pizzo, & Dr. Michele Williams (Presenters), “Are all schools getting fair treatment under New York State Law?” (January, 2024) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2F0ldneewUNFlK9pfXKpie
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Member of the panel of educational experts for The Cedarmore Corporation viewing and panel discussion at Freeport Middle School of “The Right to Read” (November, 2023)
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NAACP New York State Conference, 87th Annual Convention (October, 2023), Voting Delegate
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Host/moderator of the Equity 4 LI Youth viewing and panel discussion at the East Meadow Library of “The Right to Read” (September 2023)
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Conferred the replica of the actual street sign naming for “Rev. Eugene Purvis and Sylvia Purvis Corner” from Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy at naming ceremony (April, 2023)
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Presented the budget development component to the Superintendents Leadership Academy of the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (2023)
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Presenter on Equity 4 LI Youth video for East Meadow Pride Day (2022)
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Presenter on A Promise of Hope Foundation video for a charitable event (2022)
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Presenter on A Promise of Hope Foundation video for WWII Veteran Rev. Dr. Purvis. (2021)
https://youtu.be/3awyUX0WHVQ
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Keynote speaker for District Athletic Field Forum, (2019)
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“Organic Strategies for Community Environmental Health” 37th National Forum, NYC. (2019)
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Committee Chair, 58.8 million-dollar East Meadow UFSD/Public Library Bond (2016 & 2017)
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Presenter on video for “The ChildSafe School”. (2015)
https://www.thechildsafeschool.org/cleaning-products
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“Green Clean Schools Leadership Summit” Healthy Schools Campaign Summit in Seattle, WA. (2015)
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“What Do Customers Care About” ISSA Industry Forum, Philadelphia, PA. (2015)
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“Launch of National Green Clean Schools Leadership Council” in Orlando, FL. (2014)
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“Helping Managers Create Bottom-Line Benefits” NFMT, Baltimore, MD. (2012)
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“Healthier Schools & Facilities” Botanical Gardens/Beyond Pesticides, Cleveland, OH. (2012)
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Hofstra University, Certificate Program Launch, University Club, Uniondale, NY.(2012)
ALL MAJOR WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
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"Trade, Technical, Vocational Schools, Civil Service Opportunities, and more!" Collegeology 2022, The Cedarmore Corporation (October, 2022)
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"Director of Facilities Exam Prep Series" Equity 4 LI Youth (2022-23)
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Content expert and a presenter at East Meadow High School “Safety and Sustainability in the School Environment” with Wendy Hord, New York State United Teachers. (2019)
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“Advanced Cleaning and Sustainability Class” Nassau County Facilities Association. (2017, 2018, and 2019)
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“Opportunities in the Building Maintenance Area” White Plains Building Department. (2017)
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“Building Management Series” Local 32 BJ/Thomas Shortman Fund. (2014)
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“Custodian Engineer Exam Preparation” Local 32 BJ/Thomas Shortman Fund. (2014)
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“Action Steps for a Greener, Cleaner Learning Environment” Nassau Regional Parent-Teacher Association Winter Conference. (2011)
ALL MAJOR WEBINAR PRESENTATIONS
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“Equity 4 LI Youth Holds First Virtual Career Expo” Equity 4 LI Youth (2021)
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Green Sustainable Floor Care” Healthy Schools Campaign. (2015)
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“What Do Customers Care About” ISSA. (2015)
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“Making the Financial Case for Green Cleaning” Healthy Schools Campaign. (2012 to 2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RDpMDmVjwI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFGnNBKFomM
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“New Technology in Green Cleaning” Healthy Schools Campaign. (2014)
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“New Learning Opportunity: Facilities Management Certificate Program in Partnership with Nassau Chapter of School Building and Grounds Association” Hofstra University Website. (2013)
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“Learn from the Leaders” Healthy Schools Campaign. (2011)