The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education granted tenure to four administrators, and 16 other staff, including teachers, teaching assistants, and a school psychologist at its business meeting on May 9, 2023.
“These staff members weathered an unprecedented challenge when they began their tenure process on the cusp of the pandemic,” said Dr. Wayne Loper, Superintendent of Schools. “Through that difficult time, they have gained the trust of their colleagues, our District’s students and administrators. This honor is well deserved and we look forward seeing their careers continue to blossom in our District.”
Administrators receiving tenure were Christian Bowen, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; and Jennifer DiMaio, Director of Instructional Services. Thomas Zervas, Assistant Principal for South High School; and Ron Ambrosio, Social Studies Chairperson at Central High School, also received tenure.
Additionally, the following staff members were granted tenure:
- Vanessa Barbone
- Eric Brooks
- Christopher DiMaio
- Kerry Haddock
- Michelle Hoffman
- Amelia Ward
- Annette Campisi
- Tino Muscatelli
- Kathryn Mangiamele
- Gabriella Blazich
- Brenda Bonilla
- Nicole Fasano
- Bruce Lepanto
- Michael Roveto
- Fabiola Sabbat
- Laura West
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wayne Loper, from left, Trustee Kelly Ureña, Ron Ambrosio, President Kenneth Cummings, Central Principal Dr. Joseph Pompilio, Kathryn Mangiamele and Trustee C. Sandra Okafor.
Trustee John Maier, with Annette Campisi, Memorial Principal Bret Strauss and Kathryn Mangiamele.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wayne Loper, from left, Trustee Melissa Herrera, and Vice President Patricia Farrell, with Fabiola Sabbat, Michael Roveto, Gabriella Blazich, North Principal Dr. Robin Small, Nicole Fasano, Brenda Bonilla, Bruce Lepanto and Laura West.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wayne Loper, from left, Trustee Melissa Herrera, and Trustee Milagros Vicente, with Eric Brooks, Christopher DiMaio, Kerry Haddock, South Principal Maureen Henry, Assistant Principal Thomas Zervas, Amelia Ward, Vanessa Barbone, Michelle Hoffman, and Trustee C. Sandra Okafor.
In total 20 staff members received tenure on May 9.