TINTON FALLS – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has chosen Ranney School Head Lawrence S. Sykoff, Ed.D. as recipient of the prestigious 2012 Quarter Century Award. Sykoff joined nearly 1,200 colleagues at the New York Marriott Marquis during the CASE annual district conference awards luncheon on Jan. 23.
Under Sykoff’s stewardship, Ranney School has experienced unprecedented modernization and expansion that has resulted in the school’s highest enrollment ever in 2011-12, fiscal soundness, and national recognition of students and programs. His vision to enhance and improve the school’s mission of academic excellence within a modern and nurturing environment has positioned Ranney School as one of the few premiere college preparatory institutions in New Jersey.
Throughout his 35-year career, Sykoff has distinguished himself in the field of education for his contributions to leadership and commitment to service. He is a member of many affiliations, including CASE, the NJ Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.
His professional and personal life stems from a strong foundation of educational excellence and social commitment. He remains active on numerous boards and has received extensive recognition for his selfless contributions to a wide variety of organizations. He is a member of the board of trustees the Riverview Medical Center Foundation and the American Cancer Society and serves on the board of directors of Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society.
In addition, Sykoff has been recognized for his ongoing support of the Tinton Falls Jr. Police Academy, has been honored twice by New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his outstanding community service, and has received the State of New Jersey Leadership and Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to Education from New Jersey State Senator Joseph M. Kyrillos, Jr. From 2003 to 2010, he was a member of the board of trustees of the Count Basie Theatre, where he was named Grand Gala Honoree for his commitment to education and the arts.
CASE is a worldwide organization that supports educational professionals, is divided into eight districts; the largest of the eight CASE districts, District II, encompasses the mid-Atlantic region of the United States and spans as far as Ontario, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
