Rye Neck Schools Welcome New Staff For 2017-18

MAMARONECK, NY — Rye Neck Union Free School District welcomed new staff and faculty members during a two-day orientation, held Aug. 28-29. The group, which brings an array of experience to the district, met with administrators; worked with their teams and departments; discussed technology initiatives, policies and procedures; and received a tour of the district and village.

“Rye Neck is such a special place to live in and learn at, and understanding its culture and values was at the center of the staff orientation,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Ferraro.

Ferraro described the faculty members as knowledgeable, creative and caring individuals who possess the ability to personalize the learning environment for students, according to a spokesman.

“As our newest staff members launch their careers within our district, I am confident that each one of them will become an integral part of our learning community,” she explained.

The following are new staff members at Rye Neck:

• Tara Goldberg, principal at Daniel Warren Elementary School
• Tina Wilson, principal at Rye Neck High School
• Karen Reynolds, Languages Other Than English teacher at Rye Neck High School
• Kristin Bonnici, science teacher at Rye Neck High School
• Vincent Scozzari, eighth-grade social studies teacher at Rye Neck Middle School
• Leanne Cipolla, reading teacher at Daniel Warren Elementary School
• Darnell Davis, cleaner at Rye Neck High School
• Carolyn Mahar, treasurer at Rye Neck Union Free School District
• Bozena Sidorowicz, world languages teacher at Rye Neck High School, leave replacement
• Allen Grant, sixth-grade teacher at Rye Neck Middle School, leave replacement
• Diana Carvalho, special education teacher at F.E. Bellows Elementary School, leave replacement
• Nicole Crispinelli, psychologist at Rye Neck High School, leave replacement
• Brian Iacovelli, physical education/health teacher at Rye Neck High School
• Ashley Synowiez, English teacher at Daniel Warren Elementary School
• Amy Bushnell, physical education teacher at Rye Neck Middle School and Rye Neck High School
• Nadia Whiting, world language teacher at Rye Neck High School
• Theresa Gray, special education teacher at Daniel Warren Elementary School, F.E. Bellows Elementary School and Rye Neck Middle School
• Kristian Wasdick, teaching assistant at Rye Neck Middle School
• Erin Unis, teaching assistant at F.E. Bellows Elementary School
• Kelly Addorisio, English teacher at Rye Neck Middle School
• Ashley Worley, teaching assistant at F.E. Bellows Elementary School

Photo caption: Rye Neck Union Free School District welcomed new staff and faculty members during a two-day orientation. Photo credit: Rye Neck Union Free School District.