Shown, left to right, are Louis Cino, director of continuing education at Molloy College; Dr. Gerardine-Johnson, director of mathematics K-12 (Farmingdale School District); Dr. Robert J. Shultz, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction and Vincent Tumminello, coordinator of the Institute for Departmental Leadership, Molloy College. The Farmingdale School district director of mathematics K-12 was honored with a distinguished award on Friday, Feb. 8. A ceremony at the Molloy College Suffolk County Center, honored Dr. Gerardine Johnson-Carpenter with the Molloy College Distinguished Departmental Leader Award. This award gives recognition to a department leader for their work ethic, accomplishments and leadership skills. Dr. Gerardine Johnson-Carpenter holds a vital role in the Farmingdale School District organizing and managing the curriculum in addition to managing and providing high-quality learning opportunities for students.