Daisha Boccard and Ralph Miranda, two of the top-performing public school STEM educators in New York, have been named New York State Master Teachers for their excellence in teaching, mentorship, and leadership in science education. The New York state Master Teacher Program was established in 2013 to recognize outstanding teachers in grades K-12 who demonstrate a commitment to innovative learning environments and who mentor other educators early in their careers. Both teachers share a special connection to the South Huntington school community, having returned to teach at their alma mater, Walt Whitman High School. BocCard, a member of the Class of 1999, has taught at Whitman since 2004 and Miranda, a Whitman graduate from 2008, has been teaching for 13 years.