Meet the New Assistant Principal, Mr. K

by Greg Schineis

As the 2022 school year started, we saw Mr. K take over for Mr. Pardue and Mr. Johnson. Mr. K is a very nice guy and I got to interview him Here's how it went

Q: “What was your job before coming to Newfield High School?”

A: “Before I was here I was a science teacher at Comsewogue with different leadership roles and made the jump to administration”

Q: “What college did you attend?”

A: “I went to St Joseph's and Stony Brook I got my administrative certificate from Stony Brook from their educational leadership program and got my certificate for school building certificate and school district leadership”

Q: “What is your best advice for high school students?”

A: “My best advice is to really use the resources we provide at this school like the faculty and staff that want to help the students reach their goals. And be involved because your high school years go quickly and just be involved in clubs and sports and organizations because you can miss out ”

Q: “Why did you want to work at Newfield High School?”

A: “I'm a Newfield graduate so it was nice to come back to where I grew up and walk the same halls I did as a kid, also, I want to help kids who struggled as I did. I wanted to come to the school where my teachers influenced me to become a teacher I grew up in this community and I know how close and tight our community is and keep it that way. Education is about building and keeping connections with the students and the community ”

Q: “What is your background in education, for example, prior experience?”

A: “I've served as a youth court advisor, and grade team leader did a lot of clubs as a community service adviser, and had experience as a leave replacement of an AP of a middle school”

Q: “What are your first impressions of Newfield High School?”

A: “Great, we have great staff, faculty, students, teachers, leadership, and a great community and the building feels like family, they strive to make the students succeed and work to their potential. We all strive to ensure that all our students are successful “

Q: “What changes do you hope to make at Newfield High School?”

A: “It's really not about changes, it's more about building connections with the students, faculty, staff, and with community members. We wanna make sure the community feels involved and can help students be successful.”