Ann Marie Przybyl, Director of the Western NY RAEN, Receives Friend of EOC Award

Each year, the award is presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated understanding and support of The University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). Through Ann Marie's work to improve the quality of adult education, she has provided the EOC with professional development and guidance in their transition from the GED to the TASC assessment. Additionally, she worked with EOC staff on digital literacy, distance learning and assessment skills.

Ann Marie operates the WNY Regional Adult Education Networks (RAEN), delivering technical assistance and staff development throughout a six county region. She has long been a part of Literacy New York, which is funded by the NYS Education Department to operate two Regional Adult Education Networks charged with the planning and implementation of high quality, research-based professional development for the field of adult education.