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Lifelong New Rochelle educator Howard Golding honored as Champion of Change

City of New Rochelle / New Rochelle Youth Bureau · February 26, 2026
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Summary

Howard Golding, a longtime New Rochelle physical-education teacher and coach, was presented with a Champion of Change award; Golding thanked the community and described mentorship as central to his work.

Howard Golding, introduced by youth council member Malia Perez, was recognized as an adult Champion of Change for his decades of teaching and mentoring in the New Rochelle School District. The presenter noted Golding's collegiate basketball background and a master's in education from Manhattanville University and said he spent 17 seasons coaching junior varsity basketball while serving students across the district.

Accepting the award, Golding thanked the community and reflected on returning to New Rochelle: "Just being an ear for students, being there to guide them, help them is just, you know, it's just amazing." He described the honor of receiving recognition from young people in the community he serves.