Dozens of Shaw Avenue School parents came out to the District 30 Board of Education meeting on Monday night in support of Principal Angela Hudson, after rumors surfaced that she wouldn’t be getting tenure.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/2/11
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The Principal’s Office took a field trip on Nov. 23 to the Merrick Jewish Centre for a Jewish-Muslim dialogue between Rabbi Charles Klein and Imam Shamsi Ali of the Islamic Cultural Center of New York.
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Steve Kussin
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11/29/10
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With this week’s column, the Principal’s Office begins its sixth year. It’s time to look backward as well as forward. But first, a few thank yous are in order. Scott Brinton has not only been my editor, but has also become a friend and sounding board for new ideas. Executive Editor John O’Connell has always been a prime supporter and booster. And my gratitude to publishers Cliff and Stuart Richner who gave me the opportunity to join the Herald family.
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Steve Kussin
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10/15/10
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For the second straight week, I must postpone my annual anniversary column. As I’ve noted many times before, I have my columns mapped out for months ahead, but when a critical education topic pops up in the news, the schedule falls by the wayside.
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Steve Kussin
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10/5/10
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Willow Road School Principal Stephanie Capozzoli had quite a story to tell her colleagues when summer vacation ended. She met someone rather well known while away — the president of the United States.
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Andrew Hackmack
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9/29/10
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For Jacques Blain, there is no sitting on the sidelines, but rather making slam-dunks over any obstacles in his path. As the new assistant principal at Central High School, he is busy on a mission to provide warmth, guidance and empowerment to every student that walks the halls.
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Clarissa Hamlin
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9/22/10
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It may be a new adventure, but Memorial Junior High School’s new assistant principal for pupil services, Lynn Winters is ready to set sail. The Deer Park native may be a little ways from home, but that has not stopped her from spreading her wings since July 1 to tackle every challenge that lies ahead.
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Clarissa Hamlin
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9/8/10
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Yannie Chon’s commute got a little shorter this summer. After 16 years as a teacher and literacy coach in Queens, the Valley Stream resident is the new assistant principal of Clear Stream Avenue School in District 30.
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Andrew Hackmack
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9/8/10
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The newest member to join the Memorial Junior High School family is none other than a familiar face in Valley Stream schools — Anthony Mignella. With an already vast history with the Central High School District, Mignella is ready to take the stage with his new role as principal and said he is beyond excited.
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Clarissa Hamlin
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8/18/10
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It is now official that the halls are a bit emptier at Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School with the absence of Principal Kathleen Walsh, who left her post on July 31.
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Clarissa Hamlin
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8/4/10
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