NS Board Along with Administration Recognizes Tenured Teachers and Says Farewell to Those Retiring

On June 12, 2025, the North Shore High School theatre was filled with family, friends and colleagues as the Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Zublionis, administration, and principals recognized teachers, administrators, and staff for tenure and retirement

Congratulations go out to the following tenured teachers and administrators including Jane Launer (Glen Head), Jessica Cohen (Special Education, Glen Head/Sea Cliff), Kristen Hill (Speech, Glen Head/Sea Cliff), Stacy Hosemann (English, NS Middle School), David Catalano (Music, NS High School), LiHong (Tracy) Cai (World Languages, NS High School), and Alessia Merritts (Mathematics, NS High School). Additionally, congrats to Dr. Ryan O’Hara, who also received tenure at the BOE meeting. Dr. Z spoke about his journey as North Shore Middle School principal and returning back to his home at the North Shore Schools!

On behalf of the Board of Education the following employees were recognized and thanked for their many years of service to our students and North Shore families. Best of luck in your future retirement including Diana Ajello (Classroom Teacher, 30 years), Lawrence Filippone (Cleaner, 17 years), Ronald Forster (Transportation, 11 years), John Hall (Facilities Director, 33 years), Susan Hall (Transportation, 11 years), Jennifer Horton (Math Teacher, 17 years), Elizabeth Howell (Clerical, 17 years), Michele Keohan (Physical Education Teacher, 23 years), Eleni Mantikas (Special Education Teacher, 27 years), Alfredo Montero (Custodian, 26 years), Erin Morley (Classroom Teacher, 33 years), and Shannon Shields (Classroom Teacher, 33 years). Thank you, thank you, thank you for your dedication to our schools and community.

Additionally, thank you to Trustee Dave Ludmar (and past BOE President), for your many years of service!

Congratulations to all!

Article and photos by Shelly Newman