Lynbrook Welcomes Its New Teachers

The Lynbrook School District welcomed 13 new teachers with a comprehensive two-day orientation program to inform them about policies and procedures and familiarize them with the district’s latest curriculum and technology.

"You have joined a remarkable group of people who are dedicated to the children of our school district,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak. “Our students are the reason we strive for excellence. As we say here in Lynbrook, ‘It’s all about the kids.’”

The new teachers were also introduced to their district administrators, principals and mentors. A bus tour of the surrounding Lynbrook community rounded out the presentation.

Daniel Drance will take on the role of the district’s interim math chairperson. Joining the Kindergarten Center staff is Kimberly Murphy. Marion Street School welcomes Colleen Kaufmann, Colleen Kiss and Coleen Maher. Kristina DiDomenico joins the staff at Waverly Park School. New to North Middle School are Nicole Ferri, Rebecca Krieger, Zachary Rifkind and Daniel Seid. South Middle School welcomes Mallory Inglese and Emma Tapada. Joining the high school staff are Cecilia Hammond, Danielle Reinert and Kevin Tranchina. Adriana Seminara will split her time between the high school and North Middle School. Joseph Van Wie will split his time between the high school and South Middle School.

Photo: Lynbrook Public Schools.