"Tech Valley High School should be given a chance to prove it can compete with tech high schools anywhere"

- Times Union "High school hopes," May 31, 2005

 

"This is a creative and innovative concept that will benefit Capital District students for generations to come."

- Ron Canestrari, Member, New York State Assembly; Chair, Assembly Higher Education Committee

"Through Tech Valley High, we can expose our youth to the excitement that exists in technology exploration and opportunities and prepare them for the future."

- Linda Hillman, President, Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce

"Our young people are our future, and we need to prepare them well for the high-tech economy we are working to build. As demonstrated elsewhere in the U.S., technology-themed high schools designed to build math and science skills can be genuinely beneficial to a community."

- Dr. Kermit L. Hall, former President,  University at Albany

"Tech Valley High will help prepare its graduates to succeed in challenging technical and scientific college programs, like ours at ACP."

 - Dr. James J. Gozzo, President, Albany College of Pharmacy

"Those behind Tech Valley High understand that a partnership with business is essential to meet the demands within our growing economy." -

- Thomas X. Geisel, President, Capital Region, KeyBank

"Our members endorse this new proposed high school, because it will be a public school, not a charter school. BOCES, all around the state, have always provided innovative programs to meet component districts' needs in the past, and this is no exception."

- Mary Yonkers, President, RCG-BOCES (Questar III) Teachers' Association

 

"Tech Valley High will help us to prepare our future generations for the needs of technology-focused industries and give our region a competitive edge."

- Kelly A. Lovell, President & CEO, Center for Economic Growth

 

"Tech Valley High is an idea whose time has come. That is why we are working in collaboration with educators to advance this initiative for our young people."

- Anthony F. Potenza, Business Manager, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 7

 

"Tech Valley High will create an environment that values and fosters technological innovation and promotes the benefits and rewards of pursuing a career in science and technology."

- Justin M. Wright, Executive Director, NY Council, AeA (American Electronics Association)

"Tech Valley High will mold students into the leaders and technological entrepreneurs of tomorrow."

- Ryan O'Donnell, CEO, BullEx LLC

"Tech Valley High is an exciting regional opportunity to foster 'real world' learning and develop a workforce for emerging technologies."

- Jan Smith, Manager Global Communications & Public Affairs, GE Energy

"Many educators have grand dreams but little ability to deliver them in reality. Here, the dream of a Tech Valley High dedicated to the integration of an academically rigorous, Regents-based curriculum with emphasis on emerging technologies is an eminently practical idea as well."

- Dr. Jeanne H. Neff, President, The Sage Colleges

"A technology high school would ensure an opportunity for local students to find challenging, well paying careers in their hometown."

- Deborah Ryan, CEO, IA Systems