Candace Black
2025 State Supervisor of the Year

Candace Black, is the World Languages Associate in the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages. She is currently leading the implementation of the revised NYS World Languages Standards and oversees the NYS Seal of Biliteracy program. Candace graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in French from SUNY Potsdam and earned both her M.B.A., and M.A.T. from the University of Rochester. A National Board-Certified Teacher from 2005-2025, Candace taught French for 21 years and served as an IB Diploma Coordinator. In all her roles, most especially her current one, Candace is deeply committed to the professional learning and support of World Language teachers and the promotion of the NYS Seal of Biliteracy.