At a meeting on June 3, 2014, the Peekskill Board of Education honored those who will be retiring from the District this year. Also honored at the meeting were District staff members who recently received tenure.
At the celebration, honorees were presented certificates of recognition, as well as a small gift which was accompanied by a card that contained an inspirational poem. The poem was read aloud to those in attendance by District Superintendent Dr. Larry Licipoli, who thanked those who have dedicated their professional careers to Peekskill. Licopoli also recognized tenure candidates, who he noted, will hopefully “continue a career here in Peekskill.”
“I’d like to congratulate all of our retirees and thank you for the years of service to our school system,” Licopoli said. “You have touched many lives and you should never forget that.”
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“Congratulations to our newly tenured staff,” Licopoli added. “We thank you for your service so far and the service you will continue to provide.”
See below for a list of those honored at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Retiree, Position, School, Years of Service
Natlie Allen, Special Ed. Teacher, Hillcrest, 25
Edward Benvenga, Special Ed. Teacher, High School, 30
Judy Bromback, Teacher Aide, Middle School, 12
Jose Cano, Senior Custodial, Facilities, 25
Toniann Day, Special Education Teacher, High School, 30
Mary Jane Decker, School Nurse, High School, 28
Ruth Dykstra, Elementary Education Teacher, Woodside, 34
Margaret Grimes, Teacher Aide, Uriah Hill, 25
Nancy Kohel, Secretary, High School, 25
Melanie Mucilli, Reading Teacher, Middle School, 11
Deborah Newman, English Teacher, Middle School, 33
Maxine O'Connor, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services, Administration, 8
Marvin Oliver, Special Education Teacher, Middle School, 20
Alan Reed, Science Teacher, Middle School, 18
John Rutkoski, Maintenance Mechanic, Facilities, 33
Leleith Smith, Library Media Specialist, High School, 28
David Thomas, Music Teacher, Middle School, 34
James Tosto, School Psychologist, Hillcrest, 31
Tenure, Position, School
Angela Byrne, English Teacher, High School
Crystal Hernandez, Music Teacher, Woodside
Katrina Lester, Music Teacher, Hillcrest
Dr. June Campolongo, Assistant Principal, Middle School
Jennifer Cannella, Teaching Assistant, Hillcrest
Emily Diaz, Elementary Education, Hillcrest
Patricia Henry, Teaching Assistant, Woodside
Angela Reus, Speech Teacher, High School
Miriam Skrivaneck, Mathematics Teacher, High School
Naima Smith-Moore, LEAP Coordinator, Middle School
Amy Yannarelli, Teaching Assistant, Oakside
