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Deer Park School District recognizes longtime educator; welcomes new school Superintendent
Without hesitation, Bingham gladly threw herself into the job, despite her plans to retire, said School Board President Michael Oddo at the event. "It was challenging, but I enjoyed it," said Bingham in discussing her tenure as school superintendent in Deer Park. Bingham's career spanned 32 years, 12 as a teacher, 10 years as an assistant principal, and another ten as the principal of Robert Frost Jr. High School. She said she is looking forward to "officially" retiring now. "I will spend time with my family," said Bingham who was awarded a plaque and a bouquet of flowers at the December school board . Elizabeth Marino officially became the superintendent on October 1, 2006. Her career in education began as a teacher, administrator, finally the Director of Social Studies in the Kings Park District. Following that she became the Director of Alternative and Social Studies Department in the Half Hollow Hills District and then assistant superintendent of the Shoreham & Wading School District. She joined Deer Park two years as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development. Marino said she is very enthusiastic about working for the children, staff and residents of the district because of the tremendous amount of parent support. "I am so impressed with the sense of community support and diversity," she said. "It is a nice district." That's not to say the district is not facing challenges, she noted, adding that like districts throughout New York State, Deer Park must learn to do more with less financial aide. Looking to the future she said she would like to bring a new awareness to literacy, as well as focusing on empowering teachers by using cutting edge education technology. Her motto: "Be the best you can be." In other school news: +Girl Scout Troop #903 presented a new flag for the John F. Kennedy Intermediate School Cafeteria. The girls noticed that the flag was in disrepair and wanted to replace it. They held a cookie fund raiser last spring to raise the money needed. Following that positive experience, the scouts decided to broaden the scope of their project. "We want to look at all the John F. Kennedy flags," said Valerie Pfundstein, scout leader. "I am very proud of the girls, they are like second daughters to me." Presenting the flag was: Cathreen Pfundstein, Garbriellia Nattera, Kayla Bockstruck, Sarra Geiersbach, Kristine Kelsch, Amanda Lacoff, Averi Lacoff, Alyson Michalek, Kaitlin Riordan, Rosanna Sinni, Daneela Girana, Danella Girani, Nicolea Ingrassia, Megan Jano, Arneole Sanon. +Deer Park's athletes were honored. The presentation was recognition by the Section XI Athletic Association for honors for the Fall Student Athletes for the 2006-07 year. Recognized were: -Varsity Girls Cross Country: Stephanie Ingenito, 1st Team All League; Tiffany Dennis, 2nd Team All League. -Varsity girls cross country team members were awarded scholar athletes with distinction for maintaining a GPA of 90 percent or better throughout the season: Kristina Arcuri, Michelle Francesconi, Nicole Goh, Stephanie Ingenito, Amanda McCue, Kristen McKenna, Samantha Walker. -Varsity Boys Cross Country: Adam Shek, All League and Adam Sprachman, All League. -Varsity Boys Cross Country team won the Babylon Bowl for the second year in a row. They are named the best Cross Country Team in Babylon Township. -Varsity Football: Michael Gimeli, All Country All Conference; Nicholas Donofrio, All Conference; William Lee, All Conference; Jonathan Kowalchuk, All Conference (Honorable Mention); Cassaire Lipscombe, All Conference (Honorable Mention). -Varsity Girls Tennis: Molly Cain,All League,; Felicia Petrone, All League. -Varsity Girls Tennis team was recognized as a New York State scholar athlete team with distinction for maintaining a GPA of 90 percent or better throughout the season: Asra Arof, Alessandra Belfiore, Christina Bertelle, Molly Cain, Jessica Daunter, Setareh ghanbarian, Wai Jee Ho, Kristen Matos, Felicia Petrone. -Varsity Girls Soccer team: Emily Fenice, All League (Rookie of the Year); Jessica Szewczuk, All League. -Varsity Girls Soccer team was recognized as a New York State Scholar Athlete team with distinction: Sydney Bond, Jessica Florez, Samantha Hirsch, Nicole Kouskalis, Emily McCue, Katlin Monteith, Alison Pike, Andrea Pop, Megan Stange, Jessica Szewczuk, Lynn White, Lauren Zambelli. -Varsity Boys Soccer team: Ryan Hartman, Academic All Country; Matt Reddock, All Conference, Marcelo Sanchez, All League. -Varsity Girls Volleyball: Alyson Dzierzynski, Academic League (Rookie of the Year); Kim Konklewski, All League; Taylor Paone,All League. -Varsity Girls Swimming: This team was recognized as a New York State Scholar Athlete team with distinction: Elizabeth Caldarello, Anne Chateauneuf, Katelyn Corbett, Courtney Fekete, Amandia Hameed, Brittany Keller, Kristine Mehl, Kelly Murtha, Allyssa Patak, Kayla Saraniero.
The next regular business meeting of the Deer Park School District will be held Tuesday, January 23.
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