Dr. David Goldberg, a social studies teacher at Calhoun High School, has been awarded the Edward Weisband Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service or Contribution to Public Affairs.

“This is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Michael Hughes, an assistant principal at Calhoun. “One of many that Dr. Goldberg has received during his tenure at Calhoun.”

Dr. Goldberg has been a social studies teacher in Bellmore-Merrick for 17 years and founded the Voices of the Past interdisciplinary program, where students learn about man’s inhumanity to man and solutions in a yearlong English and social studies program.

“In that program, I have developed an on and off-site speaker program, which has included audiences with former presidents, prime ministers…governors, senators, university presidents, chief executive officers, chairs of corporate boards, military officers, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps representatives, and genocide rescuers and survivors,” he explained.

In addition, currently he is an Engaging Eurasia Fellow at Harvard University.

This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon a Binghamton University alumnus whose life, work, career and contributions exemplify the highest standards or service and deepest dedication to the sustenance of the common good.

“They have certainly chosen wisely with Dr. Goldberg,” said Board of Education Vice President Edward Corona at the Nov. 4 board meeting. “He has been an invaluable member of the Calhoun Social Studies department for 17 years. Dr. Goldberg is constantly seeking out avenues to enrich his own knowledge and the lives of students. The learning opportunities in which he has created for countless students have been designed to enhance their understanding of the global community and inspired them to make a difference moving forward.”