Davidowitz said she takes pride in having led the Chatterton community, and is humble when speaking about her role, frequently thanking her husband, her family and the Chatterton staff for their support.

When she enters a classroom, the students immediately welcome her as a frequent visitor. They are eager to share lessons with her, and she listens carefully. “Mrs. Davidowitz has been a wonderful principal to work for,” said first-grade teacher Lindsay Struss. “She provides endless support to both her staff and students. She works tirelessly to make sure that the school is a wonderful place. She will truly be missed by all.”

Struss’s first-graders were also enthusiastic about their principal, describing her as helpful and kind. “She cares about everyone,” said Michael Jerozal. “She talks really nice to us.”

“She always helps people,” said Emma Ogle, another member of Struss’s class. “When somebody bullies someone else, they go to the principal, and she takes care of it.”

Davidowitz said she values her relationships with the students, teachers, assistant principal and her administrative assistants, Holly Collins and Susan O’Keefe, both of whom described her as smart, diplomatic and patient. “She’s just fabulous,” said Collins, explaining that “fabulous” is Davidowitz’s favorite word. “She always does what’s right for the kids.”

“In all my years, every person that I have met and the hundreds of children — thousands of children — have left a footprint on my heart,” said Davidowitz. “I’ll miss them dearly.”

 

Who is Cindy Davidowitz?

 

·      Graduated from Long Beach High School

·      Dual majored in special education and elementary education at the University of Maryland

·      Dual majored in the teaching of reading and administration and supervision at St. John’s

·      Married to Mark Davidowitz

·      Has three children, Stacy, Michael and Amy, all of whom received their education in the Merrick School District.

·      Stacy was valedictorian of Calhoun High School. She studied theater and psychology at Tufts University, received a master’s degree from Columbia University, and is a playwright.

·      Michael graduated from the University of Maryland. Recently married, he is the assistant director of Tyler Hill Sleep Away Camp.

·      Amy graduated from Penn State University, and recently finished the first year of her master’s program at Hunter College. She is a first-grade teacher in Harlem.

·      Davidowitz plans to travel to the Amalfi Coast and Provence this September. She will then become the director of the Southampton Racket Club and Camp, a program for children age 2 to 10.