He was assigned to the position that was vacated when former Assistant Principal Joseph Rainis became principal. The position was filled last year in an interim capacity by former assistant superintendent, principal and teacher Dr. John Beyrer. He will be working alongside longtime Assistant Principal Angelo Mancuso.
Brescia is no stranger to the district. He grew up in Lynbrook, and attended West End School, North Middle School and Lynbrook High School. He graduated in 1990 and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from SUNY Oneonta in 1994.
He worked in the marketing research industry for five years, before returning to school to pursue a master's degree in school counseling at C.W. Post in 1999. While he was completing his degree, he worked as a leave replacement at Hicksville High School. After completing his degree he was hired as a full-time guidance counselor at Lynbrook High School in 2001. He is currently working as the Summer High School Principal.
"In his six years with the district, Mr. Brescia has proven himself to be a strong, caring and competent leader," said Superintendent Dr. Philip Cicero.
Brescia, who resides in Massapequa Park, is married and has two children, ages 2 years and 2 months old.
