Islip’s Board of Education congratulated a dozen dedicated faculty members on their recent tenure appointments during the Board’s Sept. 25 business meeting. Recognized for this important career achievement were Islip School District Director of Technology, Innovation and Information Systems Chad Walerstein; Islip Middle School teachers Joseph Sabbatino and Alison Sweet; Commack Road Elementary School teachers Jillian Bohnaker, Christine LeMaire, Theresa Oberer, Stephanie Schumacher and Nicole Scicutella; and Wing Elementary School teachers Danielle McDonald and Maria Scammell. Wing Elementary School teacher Chelsea Panzica and Maud S. Sherwood Elementary School teacher Ashley Slane also recently received tenure but will be recognized at a future Board meeting.

“The achievement of tenure is an important milestone in every young teacher’s career,” Acting Superintendent of Schools Kathleen O’Callaghan said. “We are proud of these remarkable educators and the hard work, effort and dedication to their students they have demonstrated.”

Date Added: 10/2/2024