Bushwick art teacher receives Big Apple Award

Schools Chancellor David Banks was there to present the award given to teachers based on principal recommendations, classroom visits and a review by a board of judges.

Haggerty's work has been recognized before, but he says the award was incredibly special to receive.

He is one of the 20 teachers across the entire city to receive the award this year.

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