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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 for those who will be retiring after many years of dedicated service. The District honors the contributions of these valued employees as they reach these milestones in their Syosset career.
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BOARD OF EDUCATIONLoading...
SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIONLoading...
Tracy Frankel, PresidentRob Gershon, Vice President
Carol C. Cheng, Trustee
Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee
Susan Falkove, Trustee
Andrew Feldman, Trustee
Anna Levitan, Trustee
Shany Park, Trustee
Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee
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Dr. Thomas L. RogersSuperintendent of Schools
Charlie Cardillo
Interim Deputy Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Patricia M. Rufo
Assistant Superintendent for Business
Dr. Joseph LaMelza
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
Dr. Theresa Curry
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology
Edward Escobar
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
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Jill BentivegnaJeffrey Capri
Joseph Ciocia
Eileen DePaolo
Janice Dohrman
Laura Giannone
Laura Glick
Lisa Gordon
Hubert Laisney
Jeff Lilien
Julie Naftal
Michelle Potvin
Faith Rotolo
Aimee Safian
Michael Salzman
Donald Schmidt, Jr.
James St. John
Karen Warga
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Jill Bentivegna
Berry Hill Elementary School
Hardworking, dedicated, selfless and devoted are the first
words that come to mind when describing Jill Bentivegna. For the
last twenty five years, Jill has made a tremendous impression on students, their families, the faculty and staff. Jill’s commitment to Syosset runs deep. She began her Syosset career at South Grove and quickly recognized that Syosset was where she wanted to raise her family. Both of her boys are proud Syosset graduates.
words that come to mind when describing Jill Bentivegna. For the
last twenty five years, Jill has made a tremendous impression on students, their families, the faculty and staff. Jill’s commitment to Syosset runs deep. She began her Syosset career at South Grove and quickly recognized that Syosset was where she wanted to raise her family. Both of her boys are proud Syosset graduates.
From the moment she arrived at Berry Hill in 2003, it was clear that Jill’s dedication to her students was at the heart of everything she did. This devotion to her students was seen over and over again as she used a variety of creative techniques to teach and to go above and beyond her responsibilities. Jill’s extraordinary work ethic pushed her to embrace new strategies to keep her fourth graders always engaged in learning. Her love for teaching is apparent to anyone who knows her. Jill’s superior organizational skills were not only an asset to her team but made her the point person for all things science testing.
Jill has been a contributing member of countless committees, always bringing a creative idea and backing it up with the commitment and perseverance to make Berry Hill a better place.
Throughout her 25 years, Jill has been a friend to many. She always goes out of her way to support new colleagues while never forgetting her old friends. And Jill will happily do anything for a friend.
Congratulations on your Silver Anniversary from your Berry Hill Family!
Jill has been a contributing member of countless committees, always bringing a creative idea and backing it up with the commitment and perseverance to make Berry Hill a better place.
Throughout her 25 years, Jill has been a friend to many. She always goes out of her way to support new colleagues while never forgetting her old friends. And Jill will happily do anything for a friend.
Congratulations on your Silver Anniversary from your Berry Hill Family!
- Written by Mary Kolkhorst
Jeffrey Capri
H.B. Thompson Middle School
Twenty five years ago a young physical education teacher entered HBT and made an impact on the lives of students and colleagues every day since then. Jeff Capri has been an integral part of the HBT culture during all his years in the building.
In addition to his PE teaching, Jeff was a varsity lacrosse coach for many years in the district, helping Syosset players become successful in high school and beyond. In his classroom he mixes his passion for competition with a focus on self-improvement and learning life-long sports and activities.
While in some ways, Jeff fits the classic PE teacher model, Jeff’s interests run much deeper. Besides his love of sports, he’s an avid reader and lover of history. He provides some of the best book recommendations in the building. Jeff has also successfully run businesses and coached travel sports teams throughout his career. He is married to Barb and has four wonderful and successful children. While he might not quite be the “world’s most interesting man,” some could argue that’s his title at HBT.
We congratulate Jeff on 25 years in Syosset and look forward to working with him during the next stage of his career.
While in some ways, Jeff fits the classic PE teacher model, Jeff’s interests run much deeper. Besides his love of sports, he’s an avid reader and lover of history. He provides some of the best book recommendations in the building. Jeff has also successfully run businesses and coached travel sports teams throughout his career. He is married to Barb and has four wonderful and successful children. While he might not quite be the “world’s most interesting man,” some could argue that’s his title at HBT.
We congratulate Jeff on 25 years in Syosset and look forward to working with him during the next stage of his career.
- Written by Kevin Bonanno
Joseph Ciocia
South Woods Middle School
Joe Ciocia is an amazing person to work with. He began his
career at Syosset High School in 1995. In his 25 years of service to the school district, Joe has served as a custodian, worked on the grounds crew, stepped in as an acting head custodian, and worked as a motor equipment operator before joining the South Woods family in 2011 as our maintainer.
career at Syosset High School in 1995. In his 25 years of service to the school district, Joe has served as a custodian, worked on the grounds crew, stepped in as an acting head custodian, and worked as a motor equipment operator before joining the South Woods family in 2011 as our maintainer.
Joe is kindhearted, organized and patient. He is a creative problem solver who is always ready to help any staff member with any concern. He is an advocate for the health, safety, and welfare of all the members of our school community, and he genuinely cares about the quality of any finished product or project within the area of his responsibility. Beyond his own responsibilities, Joe is always ready to jump in and help someone else. According to head custodian Matt Seely, “Joe is one of a kind, He is conscientious, diligent, self-motivated and an effective multitasker. He is irreplaceable,” Matt continues (and we all agree) that, “Joe is a person of high character. He is compassionate and selfless, and in addition to being a co-worker we are all lucky to call him a friend.” Congratulations to Joe on 25 years of impeccable service!
- Written by Michelle Burget and Matt Seeley
Eileen DePaolo
Syosset High School
To spend time with Eileen Depaolo is to experience sheer joy.
She is always quick with a story, a laugh, and the warmest of care and concern for all those around her. She has, since her very first days in the district, been the creator of a classroom environment that is safe and nurturing for every student
She is always quick with a story, a laugh, and the warmest of care and concern for all those around her. She has, since her very first days in the district, been the creator of a classroom environment that is safe and nurturing for every student
who is fortunate enough to be enrolled in her classes. Ms. Neuhaus started as a Supersub, became a long term replacement, and proved herself time and again so that she was granted a tenure track position. Her classrooms have engaged the students in all different aspects of Family and Consumer Science. In the High School and the Middle School, from Interior Design, Fashion Workshop, and various cooking classes to a variety of developmental classes, Eileen has excelled as a teacher. Her students know that the kindness and understanding that she exhibits is a natural part of the education that they will receive.
Most recently she has been teaching the SAIL course which has been enriched by her understanding and patience. The course has enabled the students to develop skills and processes that will allow them to be better prepared for the future. This dedication to her students and the sheer joy that she shares with all, make her a vital part of the entire school community.
- Written by Ray Gessner
