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Overcast A familiar face in a new place
Laura Seinfeld returns to Hewlett-Woodmere
A familiar face is in a new position as Laura Seinfeld, who previously served as the middle school English chair a few years ago has returned as Hewlett-Woodmere School District's assistant superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
Seinfeld, was recently with the Smithtown district in the same post and previously worked in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich district, where she became acquainted with newly installed Superintendent Joyce Bisso, who served on that district's board.
"I knew Joyce from Oyster Bay-East Norwich and we also knew each other from other professional organizations," said Seinfeld, who was appointed at the end of January and her discussions with Bisso and others have allowed for a "smooth transition" and for Seinfeld to "hit the ground running."
Coming from a family of educators, Seinfeld always wanted to be a teacher and her husband, David, is principal of Calhoun High School in Merrick.
"As a student I fell in love with the study of literature and the love of education and love of the written word," said Seinfeld, who was tapped for an administrative role due to her leadership qualities. She is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at Hofstra University.
A Roslyn resident, but a native of Rosedale, Queens, she is very familiar with the Five Towns are and called it "my old stomping grounds." On what she called her "listening tour" Seinfeld is meeting with everyone and building the relationships she thinks are important to implement the district initiatives.
That includes continuing the partnership with the Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project for grades kindergarten through eighth, enhancing the math curriculum, while evaluating the pre-k through 12th grad science program and in light of the state rising the bar for its math and English Language Arts tests there will a review and realignment of the district's "Common Core" curriculum.
Seinfeld views her role to oversee all aspects of the district's curriculum and instruction and to work with administration and the Board of Education to meet the needs of all students.
"I am very impressed on my return to see the commitment to the whole child," said Seinfeld, who called Hewlett-Woodmere a "caring learning community."
