November is a time we remind ourselves to be thankful, for the men and women who serve our country, for family and friends, and for a political system we have a voice in, I hope we can all keep thankfulness in our harts year round, supporting those who have and are serving our country, relishing our time with family and friends, and remembering that our voice does not end with our vote.  I hope this year to, at least monthly, remember to find a way to show support for those past and present members of the armed forces, show a loved one they are appreciated, and to share with my represeniti

Not surprisingly, AFT members along the Eastern Seaboard felt the impact of Hurricane Sandy—both professionally and personally. The storm and its aftermath highlighted the essential services provided by educators, state workers, healthcare professionals and other public employees. Many of these workers stepped up to help with the rescue and relief efforts. In some cases, these employees mounted heroic efforts in the face of very difficult circumstances.

The Manhasset Education Association will be sharing information with you as we receive it.  This is a disaster of overwhelming proportion.  This storm has touched everyone...our colleagues, our friends, our families, our students and their families. 

Please check back for important information. 

A Message from President English

Building:  Bennett and the MS/HS

Previous Teaching:  I previously worked for the Hyde Park School District where I serviced students with disabilities in a k-5 building.  Prior to that I worked in a special ed preschool where I provided speech and language therapy to classified children in the 3-5 year age range.  Other work experiences included a private practice where I saw students ranging from preschool through high school level, and a school district in lower Westchester County where I primarily worked in an elementary building.

Which building(s) you’re in:
Primarily Phoenicia and Bennett Elementary, but also the MS/HS

Previous teaching:
Past school-based experiences include working at Ulster BOCES, The Brookside School, and a school district in southwestern Virginia. Through these jobs have had experience in a variety of special education classrooms, both self-contained and inclusive/mainstream.  I have also worked in other settings such as a pediatric clinic, a hospital, and in home-based early intervention therapy with birth-3 year olds.

What you teach:

• 7-12 AIS Math at the Middle School
• On-line Applied Algebra course

Previous teaching: 

• Hudson City School District for 2 years
• New Paltz CSD for 2 years
• Student teaching at Onteora CSD in 2008

Certification(s):

• Master's degree in Adolescent Literacy 6-12
• M.S. in Technology

Interests / Family:

• I have a teacup Yorkie named Frankenstein. 
• I enjoy traveling and I skydived in August 2007

From our friends at the Ocean City Employees Coalition: