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North Merrick board recognizes staff with tenure recommendations
Summary
The board heard multiple recommendations supporting tenure for instructional technology supervisor Dr. Christine Talbot and several teachers, counselors and support staff. Colleagues credited recipients with leadership during COVID-19, program building and student-centered practice.
Board members and administrators used the meeting to present tenure recommendations for several staff members across the district.
A speaker recommended Dr. Christine Talbot for tenure in her role overseeing instructional technology, library media and data reporting, praising her pandemic leadership and professional development work. "Her proactive approach during the COVID 19 pandemic ensured that our educators and students remained connected and engaged through seamless transitions to remote and hybrid learning environments," the recommender said.
Other staff recommended for tenure or continuation included Miss Kristen Nalatilik (special education / ABA leader), Mr. Lang Constantino (library media), Miss Jackie Secunda (school counselor), Miss Jessica Price (school psychologist), Deborah Iannachi (classroom teacher), Miss Christine Vannella (ENL teacher), Louise Cassella and Olivia Taylor (teacher assistants/paraprofessionals). Recommenders cited program development, collaboration with Nassau BOCES, work across grade levels and contributions to student supports and school climate.
