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Mamaroneck Board honors teachers across elementary, middle and high schools in tenure recognition
Summary
At an Oct. 8 ceremony, the Mamaroneck Board of Education and district leaders recognized dozens of teachers from elementary through high school for earning tenure, highlighting bilingual programs, special education supports and curriculum innovations.
The Mamaroneck Board of Education and district leaders recognized a slate of teachers and staff for earning tenure at a ceremony and regular meeting on Oct. 8.
Dr. Sampson opened the event and acknowledged the demands of teaching in 2024, saying the district was “very proud to share in this moment.” Dr. Reinhart described tenure as “a rigorous process” marked by multiple observations and an interview with the superintendent.
Administrators from Mamaroneck Avenue School called up speech pathologist Yaritza Yava and praised her bilingual service, augmentative and alternative communication expertise, and outreach to families. Maria Albano, assistant principal, said Yava “has proven her unwavering commitment to her students and their families.”
At Murray Avenue School, Bari Suman (director of health, PE and athletics) honored Carolina Pelaez for creating a dual-language PE curriculum delivered primarily in Spanish; Suman noted Pelaez’s work on differentiation, community engagement and professional development.
Hammocks Middle School administrators recognized Ken Buterman and Aron Asansan for sustained instructional leadership, while high school administrators highlighted a roster that included Kathleen Cola Maria (world language), Tanner Gorman (math), Erin Kennedy (social studies) and AJ Martucci (PE) for curriculum development, AP involvement and extracurricular leadership.
Speakers repeatedly framed the evening as both celebratory and instructive. Ashley Martinez, an assistant principal, said honorees “think beyond themselves and their classroom,” describing contributions from curriculum revision to student-centered instruction. The board invited recipients to gather for a group photo in the lobby following the program.
The meeting transitioned from recognition to regular business after the ceremony; district leaders offered refreshments and thanked families and colleagues for attending.
