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Westbury board grants tenure to two teaching assistants and Drexel principal Michelle May
Summary
The board approved tenure for two teaching assistants — Brittney Cross Hanson and Azza El Fekci — and granted tenure to Drexel Avenue School Principal Michelle May following superintendent recommendation and unanimous board votes.
The Westbury Union Free School District board approved tenure appointments during its meeting, including two teaching assistants and the principal of Drexel Avenue School.
The board voted unanimously to grant tenure to teaching assistants Brittney Cross Hanson of Powell’s Lane and Azza El Fekci (also spelled El Fekci in remarks). Board members and school leaders praised both employees for their classroom service and community connections; staff from Powell’s Lane and Dryden Street described the recipients as dependable and student‑focused.
Superintendent Dr. Chase recommended tenure for Drexel Avenue School Principal Michelle May and delivered extended remarks describing May as an instructional and empathetic leader, and as the first principal Dr. Chase hired from outside the district. The board moved and seconded the recommendation and voted unanimously to grant tenure to Michelle May.
Multiple school staff, administrators and union representatives offered congratulations during an extended on‑stage recognition. The board did not detail additional contractual terms in the meeting; votes were recorded as unanimous.
