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Photo Tony Barsamian (L. to r.): Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Program Director Dr. Paula J. Olsiewski, Townsend Harris H.S. Assistant Principal, Math, Science and Technology Susan Brustein, Katherine Cooper and Townsend Harris H.S. Principal Kenneth Bonamo, all holding a specimen check in the amount of $2,500, presented to Townsend Harris as part of the 2009 annual Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics. Cooper was one of seven New York City high school mathematics and/or science teachers to receive the award.