Glen Cove Gets Visit From New York State Regent Roger Tilles

Elementary students demonstrated what they’re learning in class when the Glen Cove City School District welcomed New York State Regent Roger Tilles on March 7.

Regent Tilles began his visit with students from Amy Mendrinos’ fourth-grade class at Landing School. During their meeting, Regent Tilles read his favorite book “Little Hummingbird,” as well as a variety of poems to the students. They also enjoyed discussing different literary devices used in poems and asked Regent Tilles questions about his role on the Regents Board. Students presented their guest with a book of poems they penned as part of their classroom learning. Fifth-grade STEAM students at Landing were also visited and showed off the school’s new virtual sandbox as they took part in a lesson on topography.

The next stop was Gribbin School, where Regent Tilles saw second-graders from Giselle Taylor’s class present their Extreme Weather research. Students, with help from Taylor and STEAM teacher Jessica McKenna, created digital books using the app Book Creator. The educators and students also explained their use of the app Seesaw, which allows them to share their schoolwork with classmates as well as their families.

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Dr. Michael Israel accompanied Regent Tilles.

“This visit was such a wonderful display of what the district has to offer,” Dr. Israel said. “Our students did an excellent job in showcasing their many talents and strong desire to learn under the watchful eye and leadership of our dedicated teachers.”

Story by Syntax, Photos courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District:

1. NYS Regent Roger Tilles read poetry and his favorite book to Landing School students in Amy Mendrinos’ class.
2. Glen Cove Student Management Systems Administrator Gayle Tullo demonstrated Landing School’s virtual sandbox to NYS Regent Tilles as students took part in a lesson in topography.
3. Second-grade students from Giselle Taylor’s class presented their Extreme Weather research during the visit.
4. Students from Giselle Taylor’s (center) class are pictured with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Dr. Michael Israel (back row, left), NYS Regent Tilles (back row, second left) and STEAM teacher Jessica McKenna (fifth, right).