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Teacher Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight

At our Catholic schools, we are incredibly fortunate to have a team of dedicated and passionate educators who work tirelessly to support our students’ academic, spiritual, and personal growth. In this Teacher Spotlight section, we want to shine a light on some our outstanding teachers who embodies the values and mission of our schools. Congratulations!!!

Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Cindy Schiraldi! πŸŽπŸ’‘

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
May 23, 2023

We are excited to shine a spotlight on the remarkable Mrs. Cindy Schiraldi, a teacher at Holy Family School in Hicksville. She holds a BS in Elementary Education and an MS in Reading k-12 from Adelphi University. Furthermore, she earned a teaching certificate in Elementary Education K-6, as well as Reading K-12.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ms. Regina Parlapiano! πŸŽπŸ’‘

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
May 16, 2023

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Ms. Regina Parlapiano! She’s a dedicated K-3 AIS teacher at St. Patrick’s School in Smithtown. With an impressive 15 years at St. Patrick’s, Ms. Parlapiano brings a wealth of experience to her role. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Parlapiano takes on additional responsibilities such as leading the Child Study Team, and being actively involved in guiding both the Student Council and the National Junior Honor Society.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Christi Abbate! πŸŽπŸ’‘

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
May 9, 2023

This week, we are honored to shine the Teacher Spotlight on Mrs. Christi Abbate. Mrs. Abbate currently teaches third grade at St. William the Abbot in Seaford. She holds a BA in Environmental Planning from SUNY Binghamton University and has earned an MA in General Education and Special Education in Grades 1-6 from Turo University, New York City.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ms. Elizabeth King! πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
May 2, 2023

We are excited to shine a spotlight on Ms. Elizabeth King! Ms. King attended Saint Mary’s Elementary School and Saint Mary’s High School in Manhasset. She holds a BA in Elementary Education and a masters in Nursery-6 Education from SUNY Cortland and Adelphi University.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mr. Salvatore Giorlando!πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
April 25, 2023

This week’s “Teacher Spotlight” is Mr. Salvatore Giolando, he is a fun and dedicated Religion teacher for 6th-8th graders at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School in Deer Park!

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ms. Perez!πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
April 18, 2023

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Ms. Jennifer Perez, a dedicated first grade teacher who has been a big part of the St. Patricks’s Catholic School in Bay Shore community for 17 years. With her experience in education spanning nearly two decades, Jennifer has had an impact on the lives of countless students throughout her career.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mrs. LeMieux! πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
April 11, 2023

We are shining the teacher spotlight on yet another one of our amazing teachers. Meet Mrs. Lauren LeMieux, a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Trinity Regional School in East Northport of 13 years! Mrs. LeMieux is an alumna of St. Anthony High School, and a highly qualified teacher with a big heart for service and dedication to her community.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mr. Timothy Tamney! πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
April 4, 2023

We are thrilled to put the spotlight on Mr. Timothy Tamney this week! He is an outstanding educator who has been teaching at St. Mary’s School in East Islip for 26 years. With a degree in Education from St. John’s University, Mr. Tamney brings passion and experience to the classroom where he teaches Social Studies for 7th and 8th graders and 8th grade Religion.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ms. O’Brien! πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
March 22, 2023

It’s time to shine a bright spotlight on Mrs. Grace O’Brien this week! She is a beloved and wonderful kindergarten teacher at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic School in Syosset!

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Jones! πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
March 14, 2023

This week’s β€œTeacher Spotlight” is shining on Mrs. Jones, a fun and dedicated Kindergarten teacher at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Catholic School in Center Moriches! With 9 years of teaching experience, she is passionate about teaching and instilling Catholic faith in her students.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ms. Werner! πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
March 7, 2023

We are excited to shine the “Teacher Spotlight” on Ms. Elise Werner, a dedicated teacher at Sts. Philip and James School and Academy (SSPJ) in St. James, NY. Ms. Werner currently teaches Grade 6 Religion, and Grades 5 & 6 ELA and Social Studies at SSPJ. ^ Ms. Werner (left) with Principal Diane Anderson (center)…

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mr. Scapellati! πŸ’‘πŸŽ

Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island
February 28, 2023

We are thrilled to feature Mr. Scapellati, an outstanding teacher at Our Lady of the Hamptons Catholic School in Southampton, NY, as the first of many in our “Teacher Spotlight” series. Mr. Scapellati currently teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Math at OLH.

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Robustly Catholic Culture

Our Catholic schools cultivate a robustlyΒ Catholic cultureΒ centered on the spiritual, intellectual, sacramental, and liturgical life of the Church.

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Safe and Supportive Community

Our Catholic schools provide aΒ safe and supportive communityΒ that recognizes the dignity of every person and promotes human flourishing in a familial atmosphere.

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Academic Excellence

Our Catholic schools offerΒ academic excellence, which fosters individual growth and development according to time-tested, Catholic faith-based models of teaching and learning

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Here to Stay!

Revitalizing Catholic education to meet the changing needs of our community.

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