Garden City Public Schools

From Aug. 19–21, Garden City Public Schools hosted its new teacher orientation, welcoming the district’s newest educators. Throughout the program, attendees explored the district’s mission and values, learned about the teaching goals and experiences the district strives to provide students, and received important information on policies and procedures.

Nanine McLaughlin, assistant superintendent for human resources and leadership development, greeted the group and introduced them to key district leaders, followed by a welcome from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. The orientation also included workshops, school tours, bus tours and opportunities for new staff to meet with their building principals and coordinators at their respective schools.

“We are thrilled to welcome such a talented group of educators to Garden City,” said Dr. Sinha. “I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on our students and community.”

The district is excited to welcome:

Lauren Abrams – elementary education teacher, Stratford School

Antonella Alessi – teacher aide, Stewart School

Nisha Bakhru – nurse, Stewart School and Stratford School

Sean Brady – English teacher, Garden City High School 

Ildiko Brancaccio – reading teacher, Homestead School

Andrew Castle – science leave replacement teacher, Garden City Middle School

Alyssa Darragh – elementary education leave replacement teacher, Homestead School

Zachary Downing – special education teacher, Garden City High School         

Danielle Dunne – business teacher, Garden City High School

John Esposito – music teacher, Garden City Middle School

Elissa Frein – speech pathologist leave replacement, Hemlock School

Amy Gernon – nurse, St. Josephs

Laura Kelly – occupational therapist, Stewart School and Garden City Middle School

Matthew Kranitz – special education leave replacement teacher, Garden City High School

Amanda Lee – physical education leave replacement teacher, Locust School and Hemlock School

Autumn Majorana – science teacher, Garden City Middle School

Olivia Maynard – social studies teacher, Garden City Middle School

Christina Nugent – special education teacher, Stewart School

Elizabeth O'Callahan – special education teacher, Stratford School

Brigid Olson – special education teacher, Stratford School

Shannon Roberts –special education teacher, Garden City High School

Gabriella Schettino – elementary education leave replacement teacher, Hemlock School

Anne Vassel – occupational therapist, Locust School and Garden City High School

Graziella Vitaliano – teacher aide, Stratford School

Emma Wieland – elementary education leave replacement teacher, Stratford School

 

Victoria Buonpane – coordinator of social studies and world languages

Allison Robb – assistant principal, Stratford School

Jaymie Alonso – assistant director of Pupil Personnel Services

Ed Escobar – interim principal, Garden City Middle School

Akira Byng-Regan – coordinator of music and arts

Amanda Hauser– assistant principal, Garden City High School