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The Syosset Central School District Board of Education and Administration would like to extend its sincere appreciation for the employees who have served the District for 25 years and those who will be retiring after many years of faithful service. The District honors the contributions of these valued employees as they reach these milestones in their Syosset career.Loading...
BOARD OF EDUCATIONTracy Frankel, President
Rob Gershon, Vice President
Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee
Andrew Feldman, Trustee
Anna Levitan, Trustee
Susan Parker, Trustee
Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
Christopher Ulrich, Trustee
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SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIONDr. Thomas L. Rogers
Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Adele Bovard
Deputy Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Patricia M. Rufo
Assistant Superintendent for Business
Dr. Joseph LaMelza
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
Ms. Joanne Mannion
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum,
Research and Technology
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SilverAnniversary
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Lorraine AvazisStacey Balducci
Michael Callahan
Joan Church
Donna Costanzo
Patricia Haddow
Jennifer Lee
Ronnie Morra
Deborah Pekoff
Jennifer Pick
Gabrielle Schavran
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Ann AluttoLaurence Ballerau
Bruce Barrett
Jody Bassuk
Fran Bernstein
Diane Boehm
Adele Bovard
Lisa Capulong
Phyllis Coglietta
Joann Competiello
Maryanne Rinaudo-Concessi
Robert Cornell
Nancy DeRiso
Debbie DeVito
Roy Dippel
Christine Duffy
Thomas Fusco
Lisa Garcia
Elyse Gilbert
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Lorraine Avazis
A.P. Willits Elementary School
Lorraine Avazis is an inspirational educator, teacher, leader and outstanding person. She has been a dedicated, compassionate and caring member of the AP Willits family for 25 years. Mrs. Avazis has an amazing ability to understand her students, help them grow and always make them feel like they are the most important person who has ever walked through her classroom door. In addition to being one of the school’s most respected and generous classroom teachers, Mrs. Avazis is an invaluable member of the school community. As co-advisor of the Student Council, her endless contributions to charitable events have greatly impacted the lives of those in need. Mrs. Avazis is a teacher leader who has helped faculty develop their hearts, minds and bodies. She is a genuinely good person who, along with her husband Alfie, has raised two daughters, Katie and Marygrace and her niece, Olivia. Mrs. Avazis speaks from the heart and models the pro-social behaviors that make Willits such a special place. She has played a key role in helping
explore the cognitive science behind effective teaching and learning
(Bjork 2020). This work has helped us all become better educators.
Mrs. Avazis is an unstoppable force when it comes to fitness. She is
the co-advisor to the fitness club and consistently encourages
colleagues to join her on bike challenges and mud runs. In June 2008,
Mrs. Avazis received the PTA Jenkins Lifetime Membership Award, a
well-deserved recognition. Congratulations Lorraine Avazis for 25 years
of Thinking, Learning and Caring at A.P. Willits.
-written by your Willits Family
explore the cognitive science behind effective teaching and learning
(Bjork 2020). This work has helped us all become better educators.
Mrs. Avazis is an unstoppable force when it comes to fitness. She is
the co-advisor to the fitness club and consistently encourages
colleagues to join her on bike challenges and mud runs. In June 2008,
Mrs. Avazis received the PTA Jenkins Lifetime Membership Award, a
well-deserved recognition. Congratulations Lorraine Avazis for 25 years
of Thinking, Learning and Caring at A.P. Willits.
-written by your Willits Family
Stacey Balducci
. Stacey has been involved in Health Education at Syosset High School for
her entire 25 year career, teaching several courses including 11th grade
Regular Health, Community Health, Peer Helpers, Wellness and Seniors 101. Stacey’s content knowledge, interactive lessons and connection to her students always made her one of the most popular educators in the school. Additionally, Stacey’s work ethic, dedication and commitment went well beyond the classroom. Stacey would always look to get involved in numerous clubs and after school activities relating to her classes during the school day as well as other school-wide functions. Cheerleading coach, Ronald McDonald House field trips, Sports Night, Mary Brennan INN field trips, Interact, the Center for Developmental Disabilities, school-wide walk-a-thons and District-wide fundraisers are just a few of them, though the list is endless. With all the amazing characteristics to describe Stacey Balducci, the one word that would summarize her the best would be passionate. In whatever fashion Stacey involved herself within all the diverse activities at
Syosset High School, Stacey’s passion for all the students always shined the
brightest. Congratulations to Stacey Balducci on your Silver Anniversary.
We are looking forward to many more years filled with your
passion for our students, school and community.
-written by Shai Fisher
her entire 25 year career, teaching several courses including 11th grade
Regular Health, Community Health, Peer Helpers, Wellness and Seniors 101. Stacey’s content knowledge, interactive lessons and connection to her students always made her one of the most popular educators in the school. Additionally, Stacey’s work ethic, dedication and commitment went well beyond the classroom. Stacey would always look to get involved in numerous clubs and after school activities relating to her classes during the school day as well as other school-wide functions. Cheerleading coach, Ronald McDonald House field trips, Sports Night, Mary Brennan INN field trips, Interact, the Center for Developmental Disabilities, school-wide walk-a-thons and District-wide fundraisers are just a few of them, though the list is endless. With all the amazing characteristics to describe Stacey Balducci, the one word that would summarize her the best would be passionate. In whatever fashion Stacey involved herself within all the diverse activities at
Syosset High School, Stacey’s passion for all the students always shined the
brightest. Congratulations to Stacey Balducci on your Silver Anniversary.
We are looking forward to many more years filled with your
passion for our students, school and community.
-written by Shai Fisher
Syosset High School
Michael Callahan
South Woods Middle School
. Michael Callahan began teaching at South Woods in 1995 and quickly
became a force for educational excellence in Syosset, teaching Earth Science,
Research, Environmental Science, and Science 8. He has also served as a
longstanding member of the Executive Board of the Syosset Teachers’
Association, and is currently the union’s President. Michael’s noble goal is to further the education of children in Syosset and support teachers in the same endeavor.
With a strong sense of what’s best for all children, Michael became one of the first teachers in Syosset to embrace the concept of inclusion, partnering with a special education co-teacher to found one of the first inclusive co-taught classrooms in Syosset. He later became a voice for universal acceleration in Earth Science. After years of successfully helping all learners achieve success in that environment, Michael helped create and teach a new Science 8 course in advance of upcoming changes to science standards nation-wide.
Michael always sees the potential within every student. He is a mentor who is invested in academic success along with social-emotional well being. He is relentless in his pursuit of ways to engage students and inspire them to discover a passion for science and learning.
When asked, Michael’s colleagues offered, “Mike is an amazing role model because he is an incredibly hard working person who strives for the best every day. We are lucky to be his colleague and to call him a friend.”
Congratulations on your silver anniversary!
-written by Michelle Burget
became a force for educational excellence in Syosset, teaching Earth Science,
Research, Environmental Science, and Science 8. He has also served as a
longstanding member of the Executive Board of the Syosset Teachers’
Association, and is currently the union’s President. Michael’s noble goal is to further the education of children in Syosset and support teachers in the same endeavor.
With a strong sense of what’s best for all children, Michael became one of the first teachers in Syosset to embrace the concept of inclusion, partnering with a special education co-teacher to found one of the first inclusive co-taught classrooms in Syosset. He later became a voice for universal acceleration in Earth Science. After years of successfully helping all learners achieve success in that environment, Michael helped create and teach a new Science 8 course in advance of upcoming changes to science standards nation-wide.
Michael always sees the potential within every student. He is a mentor who is invested in academic success along with social-emotional well being. He is relentless in his pursuit of ways to engage students and inspire them to discover a passion for science and learning.
When asked, Michael’s colleagues offered, “Mike is an amazing role model because he is an incredibly hard working person who strives for the best every day. We are lucky to be his colleague and to call him a friend.”
Congratulations on your silver anniversary!
-written by Michelle Burget
. Joan is an not only an outstanding school monitor, but way more than that to
the students and staff at South Grove. Joan has been at South Grove for 25 years
as an instrumental member of the South Grove Annex team. She is the quiet, friendly and hard-working person in the office and lunchroom who always goes above and beyond. She approaches all of her responsibilities with great enthusiasm and an extraordinary work ethic. Her warmth radiates out to all those she comes across. As a member of the office team, she is one of the first faces that families encounter when entering the school. Her smiling face has become a banner of what the Annex is known for- warm, friendly, and caring!
Joan’s patience and gentle touch is the perfect style for our kindergartners who are entering into the school system for the first time. She gives each child her care and attention whether to help them tie their shoelaces, zip up their jackets, open up lunch containers, or comfort them
when they miss their parents.
On behalf of everyone at South Grove who has benefited from her phenomenal
service, dedication and friendship, we thank and congratulate her on her
milestone of 25 years.
-written by your South Grove family
the students and staff at South Grove. Joan has been at South Grove for 25 years
as an instrumental member of the South Grove Annex team. She is the quiet, friendly and hard-working person in the office and lunchroom who always goes above and beyond. She approaches all of her responsibilities with great enthusiasm and an extraordinary work ethic. Her warmth radiates out to all those she comes across. As a member of the office team, she is one of the first faces that families encounter when entering the school. Her smiling face has become a banner of what the Annex is known for- warm, friendly, and caring!
Joan’s patience and gentle touch is the perfect style for our kindergartners who are entering into the school system for the first time. She gives each child her care and attention whether to help them tie their shoelaces, zip up their jackets, open up lunch containers, or comfort them
when they miss their parents.
On behalf of everyone at South Grove who has benefited from her phenomenal
service, dedication and friendship, we thank and congratulate her on her
milestone of 25 years.
-written by your South Grove family
Joan Church
South Grove Elementary School
