CCSD Awards Tenure to Faculty & Staff
On May 18th, the Board of Education granted tenure to 14 #WeAreChappaqua educators, and celebrated 4 others who received Tenure at previous meetings throughout the year. Surrounded by their families and coworkers, each tenure honoree was recognized during a courtyard ceremony before the start of that evening’s regular Board of Education meeting.
Andrew Corsilia, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development, introduced the evening and candidates, highlighting the impact they have had and will continue to have on their students and schools. “How you approach your work with students is now how your school will approach students,” he shared. “Your passion, curiosity, and dedication will impact your students and your schools for many years to come.” (continued below)
Danielle Barrett-Denmead
Science - Seven Bridges
Nicole Carroll
Teaching Assistant - Grafflin
Laurajean Cavaluzzi
Teaching Assistant - Grafflin
Yanxia Chen
Foreign Language - Greeley
Joseph Drew
School Psychologist - District-wide
Nancie Felton
Teaching Assistant - Greeley
Sarah Gerbino
Special Education - Westorchard
Stephanie Petrini
Teaching Assistant - Bell
Ashley Kuhlmann
English - Bell
Alex Lichorat
Science - Greeley
Elizabeth Mazzini-Chin
Social Studies - Greeley
Desiree Miller
Special Education - Seven Bridges
Kathryn Naaman
Elementary - District-wide
Lisa Rudovic
Elementary - Westorchard
Matthew Simone
Physical Education - Greeley
Angelique Titre-Barnor
Special Education - Bell
Elissa Turshen
Elementary - Roaring Brook
Tonya Wilson
Elementary Principal - Roaring Brook
Building principals and District leaders then spoke about each tenure honoree, often sharing anecdotes from students and colleagues that highlight their dedication to students, learning, and growth.
Board of Education President Jane Kimmel-Shepardson closed the ceremony, describing it as a favorite event for the Board of Education. She thanked the tenure honorees for their “unwavering commitment to our students,” adding, “We feel lucky that you have chosen to teach here and do your magic here.”
Congratulations to all of this year’s tenure honorees on reaching this career milestone. The Chappaqua Central School District is proud to have these dedicated educators a part of our school community.
To learn more about how the District supports and evaluates new teachers during the tenure process, click here to watch Dr. Adam Pease, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, provide an update at the May 3, 2023 Board of Education meeting.