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New Smithtown Elementary Principal Hosts Meet And Greet
Mary-Ellen Kakalos, the school's new principal, met with students and parents on Tuesday. See some photos.
SMITHTOWN, NY — Mary-Ellen Kakalos, the new principal of Smithtown Elementary School, introduced herself to students and parents with high fives and fist bumps at a meet-and-greet by the playground on Tuesday.
Kakalos has over 25 years of experience in education. She has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach and, most recently, held the role of assistant principal at the Seaford Manor Elementary school.
Children played at the playground and grabbed snacks while Kakalos introduced herself to the students and parents.
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"I am excited to join the Smithtown team and begin the next chapter in my career as the
principal of Smithtown Elementary school!" Kakalos said. "We look forward to working
together with all members of our community. Go Smithtown El!"
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