Administrators, family, friends and community members gathered in the Carle Place Middle/High School auditorium on May 4 for the Carle Place Board of Education meeting. The evening was a celebration of notable achievements.
Board President Lawrence Zaino proudly presented board trustee John DiFrisco with the Board Lifetime Achievement Certificate from the New York School Boards Association. This program honors school board members who continually strive to expand their knowledge and skills for better board governance.
Following the recognition, members of the Carle Place Board of Education approved the retirements of three longtime teachers in the district. Middle/high school music teacher Richard Stein, fourth grade teacher Marianne Lannig and second grade teacher Barbara Carney were commended for their service and dedication over the years. The board congratulated each of them and wished them well in their next chapter of life.
The festivities continued as seven faculty members were awarded tenure during the meeting. This included Jessica Albert (English Education), Aliza Cohn (School Counseling and Guidance), Anthony DeBlasio (District Director of Guidance), Jeannine Hengeveld (Science Education), John Hogan (Special Education), Chrissy Shelley (Visual Arts Education) and Amanda Tavares (Elementary Education).
Eileen Fredericks, assistant superintendent for instruction and personnel, announced each tenure recipient at the front of the auditorium and read about their positive contributions to the district. The faculty members received a certificate, a name plate which was shaped like a pencil and a Carle Place cookie. The meeting ended on a sweet note as all attendees enjoyed cake.
Date Added: 5/9/2023