Goshen interim superintendent highlights communication skills, announces Coffee with Supe

Interim Superintendent Tom Bongiovi of the GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT wrapped up a short video series on what employers look for in new hires by spotlighting "good communication" and how it is taught starting in pre-K at Scotchtown.

"Here at Scotchtown, we start right from the beginning with our pre K students that are here at UPK and through kindergarten," Principal Lisonbee Driscoll said. "We just teach our students to be kind and to always speak their mind and be honest. So often we practice that using our pause program, and everybody works on being kind with their friends." Driscoll said students learn to use words to ask for help from peers and teachers and that the school celebrates kindness across the day.

Bongiovi framed those classroom practices as part of a broader series on workplace skills, noting previous episodes focused on teamwork, coachability, adaptability and continual learning. "One of my mantras, hey, good communication, all communication is good communication," he said, inviting residents to raise suggestions or criticisms directly with district leadership.

He also used the segment to invite the public to a community meet-and-greet. "Just a reminder, Coffee with Supe, we'll be meeting here once again for Coffee with Supe, Thursday, February 26, 08:30AM," Bongiovi said, identifying Fitlin'at Cafe as the location and saying the sessions are short one-on-one meetings intended as quick introductions and an opportunity to meet local leaders. He encouraged people to call or email to schedule appointments.

The segment concluded with brief closing remarks and school spirit: "Go Gladiators."