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KIPP Capital Region Public Schools Educator Recognized By City of Albany; The City of Albany Proclaimed June 2, 2025, as Ms. Woodard Day



For Immediate Release: June 4, 2025

Media Contact: Sam Torrey, 518-669-4087

 

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools Educator Recognized By City of Albany

 

The City of Albany Proclaimed June 2, 2025, as Ms. Woodard Day 

 

Albany, NY - On Monday, Ms. Allaine Woodard, Parent Community Engagement Coordinator and a founding staff member of KIPP Albany Community Charter School (KACCS) was surprised with recognition by the school community, her family, colleagues past and present, and the City of Albany for her dedicated service to Albany’s educational landscape for 40 years. She was presented with a proclamation designating June 2, 2025, as Ms. Woodard Day in the City of Albany by Dorcey L. Applyrs, Chief City Auditor. 

 

“What I do, I do for love and for the children in our community. I will do more. KIPP Albany Community Charter Elementary is a wonderful place for you and your children to be. It takes all hands to do this work. I will continue to do what I need to for the children,” said Woodard.

 

Woodard grew up in Albany and she and her family have strong roots in the Capital Region and KACCS communities. 

 

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About KIPP Capital Region

KIPP Capital Region is a partnership of seven schools in Albany and Troy working together towards one common goal: every child grows up free to create the life they want for themselves and their communities. Affiliated with the KIPP Foundation, it is the largest charter school network in Upstate New York, educating more than 2,400 students from 25 school districts in the Capital Region, including Averil Park, Bethlehem, Shenendehowa, and Niskayuna. Each of the seven KIPP Capital Region schools has its own values and school culture, with shared regional approaches to partnering with families to ensure every child succeeds. Learn more about KIPP Capital Region at: https://www.kippcapital.org/

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