Vol. 77, No. 36
Friday, September 8, 2017
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Levittown School District welcomes newest faculty members
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Debbie Rifkin (far left) and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch (far right) with Levittown School District’s new faculty. Levittown School District’s newest faculty members took part in a balloon activity that focused on expectations. New faculty received a warm welcome from the Levittown School District’s administration and Board of Education during New Teacher Orientation on Aug. 30, which was held at the Levittown Memorial Education Center. The two-day orientation program allowed the new faculty members to get acquainted with the district and their fellow educators. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Debbie Rifkin and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch were welcomed faculty and congratulated them on their new positions. Board President Peggy Marenghi, Vice President Marianne Adrian and trustee Dillon Cain also greeted new faculty. In addition, the new faculty members were introduced to union leaders, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance William Pastore and Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services
Dr. Donald Sturz. Mr. Winch conducted a special workshop for the new faculty to expand on teaching and learning in the district and included a unique balloon challenge based on expectations. “It is very critical for everyone to know what the expectations are,” he said. “This means your students, parents and the district’s expectations of you. You really have to make sure you are clear and work your hardest to provide the best support on a day-to-day basis.” Other workshops included learning more about policy, districtwide technology, benefits, setting up a classroom and evaluation procedures. At the end of the orientation, new faculty members set up their classrooms and took a bus tour of the district.
Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District
New assistant principal appointed
The Levittown School District is pleased to announce the appointment of MacArthur High School Assistant Principal Anthony Allison, effective Aug. 23. Mr. Allison, a North Bellmore resident, formerly held the position of assistant principal at Seaford High School in the Seaford Union Free School District for the past five years. Prior to his role in Seaford, he worked for 15 years at Christ the King Regional High School, where he served as a math teacher and then an assistant principal. During his undergraduate career at Marist College, Mr. Allison received his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in human resources and personnel administration. He also holds a master’s degree in adolescent education- mathematics from St. John’s University and received his administrative licensing at the College of Saint Rose. “I’m very excited to join such a large district,” said Mr. Allison. “Having worked and gone to a school that was almost 2,000 students, it’s good to be
Anthony Allison was officially appointed as the new assistant principal of MacArthur High School. home in a very large district that offers their students and staff such great opportunities.”
Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District
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