A Ghanaian educationist based in the United States has been honoured at the LolliCash Heroes Night organized by Adinkra Multimedia in New York City for his outstanding contribution to improving educational standards in New York City public schools.
Dr. Bernard Addo, currently the Principal of Vista Academy, the top-performing middle school in East New York, Brooklyn, has dedicated nearly three decades to providing quality education to students.
He began his career as a teacher in Brooklyn in 1998, rising to Assistant Principal by 2004 and later to Principal.
Beyond his 20 years in school administration, Dr. Addo has worked closely with elected officials and corporate sponsors to bring resources to public school students.
The award organisers highlighted several of Dr. Addo’s notable initiatives.
He partnered with Verizon to provide Wi-Fi-enabled laptops to all students, bridging the gap between home and school well before virtual learning became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also collaborated with Food Bank NYC to facilitate monthly food distributions for students and families, helping support the broader school community.
“Dr. Addo’s innovative approaches to holistic education deserve recognition,” the organisers said.
Reacting to the honour, Dr. Addo expressed gratitude and humility. “We love what we do, and we do it with passion. I least expected that people at different places had their eyes on me. This recognition serves as a reminder that I need to continue illuminating my corner,” he said.
The event also celebrated several other Ghanaians making a difference in their fields, including legendary musician Amakye Dede, who delighted the audience with memorable performances.
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