Sixteen new teachers attended the Lynbrook Public Schools’ two-day New Teacher Orientation Program on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Eleven previously served as teaching assistants in the district before being promoted to teachers for the 2020-21 school year.

Coordinated by Dr. Maureen Berman, assistant superintendent for personnel, transportation and student support services, attendees participated in activities and heard presentations from central administrators, directors and staff members to help make their transition a comfortable and rewarding one.

During the course of the two days, the new teachers learned more about the district’s curriculum and different departments, were trained in the area of technology, met their mentors and more. In addition, the attendees learned about the district’s reopening plan from central administrators.

The district welcomes the following new teachers to the Lynbrook Public Schools:

Cristina Artusa, Elementary
Danielle Bottaro, Speech
Michelle Chang, Kindergarten
Danielle DiGuiseppe, Elementary
Kelly Donovan, Elementary
Nicole Kearns, Elementary
Katherine Kordisch, Elementary
Jacqueline Langer, Special Education
Hallie Maestre, Elementary
Kathleen McAuley, Science Research
Laura McKenna, Elementary
Kelly McMahon, Elementary  
Karen Riccio, Kindergarten
Bryton Saunders, Special Education
Lorraine Troici, Elementary