Leif Sorgule, right, a graduate of Saranac Lake High School and former teacher in the Saranac Lake Central School District, was recently awarded New York State Technology Teacher of the Year - a testament to the quality education and mentorship he received during his 22 years living in Saranac Lake. The formal announcement took place at New York State Technology and Engineering Educators’ Association 62nd annual conference, located in Binghamton, where he joined an exceptional group of technology education teachers from around the state. (Provided photo — Paul Sorgule)