Valley Stream District 30 welcomed its newest educators during its new teacher orientation from Aug. 28–29. Attendees were welcomed by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roxanne Garcia-France before being taken through the agenda aimed at familiarizing them with the district and its goals and mission of igniting passion with students to become active, culturally responsive, resilient, respectful lifelong learners who show ownership of their academic, social and emotional well-being.

The new teachers were addressed by Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources Marcela Moran, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Jennifer Lewner and Director of Technology and 21st Century Learning Keri Crocco covering Humans Resources, Curriculum and Technology, respectively. Lewner, along with Shaw Principal Erin Malone and Clear Stream Principal John Singleton also spoke about what the new teachers can expect during the first weeks of school. They attended grade specific workshops and were given a schedule for ongoing professional development during the school year.

Valley Stream District 30 offers a friendly welcome to its newest teachers who will help inspire their Global Leaders of Tomorrow:

Chelsea Chizever, Forest Road
Jessica Christie, Forest Road
Erin Curley, Clear Stream Avenue
Shanelle Haynes, Shaw Avenue
Taylor Milata, Shaw Avenue
Mardi Sansone, Shaw Avenue
Christine Savarese, Shaw Avenue
Tiffany Steele, Shaw Avenue
Jamie-Lea Peyer, Shaw Avenue
Kristina Leone, Forest Road
Ansoiya Maraj, Forest Road

Date Added: 9/6/2023