Smithtown Educator Named Suffolk Unsung Teacher Of The Year

ST. JAMES, NY — Ron Parmegiani, a mathematics and ELA teacher at Nesaquake Middle School, was named the Suffolk Region PTA Unsung Teacher of the Year, the Smithtown Central School District announced.

"Mr. Parm," as he is affectionally known, was honored at the 72nd annual Spring Conference & Business Dinner by the Suffolk Region PTA. He was recognized as a teacher who goes above and beyond the regular duties of the classroom to truly make an impact on a school, district and community.

"Honestly, I was so taken aback that I thought it was just a nomination so to find out I won was pretty awesome," Parmegiani said in a news release. "I’ve been fortunate enough to work 29 years in a great district with a lot of great people and great families."

Parmegiani was nominated by Nesaquake Middle School Principal Daniel McCabe and Nesaquake PTA President Amy Beach, who both wrote letters on his behalf.

"To students, Mr. Parm is beyond a role model," McCabe said. "They adore him. They work hard in his classroom and revere him for the spirit of positivity and belief that he has in them."