Paul Gordon — an honorary Hall of Fame inductee — had a long and distinguished career serving on the South Colonie Board of Education. Although not a Colonie Central High School graduate, Gordon was presented with an honorary degree with the Class of 2011 at commencement ceremonies in June for his dedication to the children of the district.

Gordon was first elected to the South Colonie Board of Education in 1987 and served nearly five terms. He was elected school board Vice President in 2006-2007. Gordon is a life member of both the PTA and Friends of Music and served as South Colonie Friends of Music (SCFOM) treasurer for six years.

He also chaired the committee that developed the district’s summer music program. In 1978, he founded the Regional Spelling Bee that has grown to include the entire Capital District and sends its winner to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Gordon has been an educator in both New York State schools and in Department of Defense schools in Europe. He taught Social Studies at Colonie Central High School and completed 34 years in education before retiring. He also earned a Teacher of the Year Award in South Colonie.