Huntington School Briefs
The next meeting of the Huntington School Board will be held on Monday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jack Abrams School auditorium. The public is invited to attend. An agenda will be posted on the district website at www.hufsd.edu prior to the meeting.
Alum a NYC English Teacher
Jillian Coneys, a member of Huntington High School's Class of 2005, is an English language arts and humanities teacher at Thurgood Marshall Academy in New York City. She previously taught at Hillcrest High School and also worked at the Hunter College Reading/Writing Center and Shakespeare and Company Booksellers.
Ms. Coneys holds a B.A. degree in theatre and English literature from CUNY-Hunter College and an M.S. degree in adolescent English education, also from CUNY-Hunter College. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association.
Ms. Coneys has an interest in literacy across the curriculum and building consistency across disciplines in order to support and sustain student learning. Her specialties include Shakespeare, dramatic literature, creative writing and theatre arts.
Schechter an Event Coordinator
James Schechter, a member of Huntington High School's Class of 2004 is an event coordinator at Octagon. He obtained a BBA degree at the University of San Diego in 2009.
As event coordinator with Octagon, Mr. Schechter works on the Lexus Champions for Charity golf program, and is responsible for staffing and logistics for three to four charity golf outings per month in cities across the United States.
Mr. Schechter has also worked at Canterbury Ales and Abercrombie & Fitch and with Hope Through Health.
Huntington High School's Mission
Huntington High School's mission is crystal clear: Students and adults at Huntington High School work together to create an environment based on responsibility, respect and safety. In a climate of high expectations and academic richness, students are afforded a greater opportunity to develop talents and reach their full potentials. The faculty and administration work collaboratively to involve all students in rigorous, standards based tasks that prepare them to successfully meet chosen career expectations as well as the challenges at competitive colleges and universities.
Tour of Facilities
Huntington School Board members Emily Rogan, John P. Paci III, Jennifer Hebert, Adam Spector and Tom DiGiacomo toured district schools last week with Superintendent James W. Polansky, Assistant Superintendent Sam Gergis and Director of Facilities Alvin White.
The group inspected conditions in the buildings, reviewed summer repairs and cleaning projects and met with principals along the way.
Flower Hill PTA
The Flower Hill School PTA will be led by co-Presidents Lauren Meagher and Michele Kustera. The executive board also includes Erin Sclafani (vice president), Amy Girimonti (vice president), Steve Fox (treasurer), Amy Fives (corresponding secretary), Krista McDonald (recording secretary) and historians Shaki Coulter and Deborah Chin.
Dana Forte and Deidre Severine will serve as the Flower Hill's delegates to the PTA Council.
Dillon's Third Year
Patricia Dillon is entering her third year as the Huntington High School librarian after spending the previous two decades in the district on the elementary level. Prior to coming to the district she worked as the Herricks High School librarian for eight years at the beginning of her long career.
Mrs. Dillon said one of her favorite things about working as a high school librarian is meeting up with students she encountered during her years at Huntington Intermediate/Jack Abrams School. She finds it interesting to see their personal and academic development.