Woodhull Students, Teachers & Staff Shine

Woodhull Intermediate School students, faculty and staff began the new school year on a high note. The school community is sure 2022/23 will see Woodhull reach new heights never before seen.

Principal Scott Oshrin announced September’s Eagle of the Month Award recipients and the group is most definitely star-studded. The honorees include:

Fourth grade: Camilla Carbrera, Mikiyla Blizzard, Nicolas Chan Camargo, John Nicholas, Isabella Castillo, Marco Garcia, Scarlett Maldonado Carbajal, Aiden Stephen

Fifth grade: Kennya Alvarado, Keyri Umamzor Benitez, William Dease, Sutter Flynn, Zachary Sperling, Lindsey Zilm

Sixth grade: Patricia Abruzzo, Elisabetta Ara, Amelia Brown, Zoe Chiclacos, Alexis Hanlon, Gabriel MacManus

“What a great first month of school,” Mr. Oshrin said. “I am so proud to work alongside such a dedicated faculty and staff. Our students have been working so hard each and every day. I look forward to a fantastic year of learning and fun ahead.”

A relatively new tradition, which debuted last fall, involves shout-outs by faculty and staff members to each other on a monthly basis. The individuals are typically cited for helping fellow faculty and staff members and for assisting students and making the 2022/23 school year one to remember at Woodhull Intermediate School.

September’s shout-outs include:

Jennifer Rommel: “Jen has made a quick adjustment to working with our team in sixth grade.”Mary Guzman-Lewis: “She has been so helpful to me and has taken every and any moment she can to help me learn the procedures here at the Huntington School District. I greatly appreciate her help.”Kaitlynn Abruzzo: “Kaitlynn is a lunch monitor who always is ready for the students with a smile! She asks if I need help with copying daily, what a treat.” Fifth grade team: “Every single member of the team welcomed me with open arms. Thank you.”Christina Droskoski, Karen Swanson and Meg Matthews: “For supporting and guiding me with new programs, beginning of the year stuff and for being great friends!”David Behling: “Always smiling, always helping; without even being asked. Jamar Jones: “Always brings a positive attitude and willingness to help his co-workers as well as the students. Plus, he’s a snappy dresser!”Robert Dickson: “He gave the courtyard a facelift by weeding, clipping and cleaning the overgrown weeds. A new clean start to a great year! Way to go Rob!”Carol-Ann Kinane: “Carol-Ann welcomes all students with open arms, makes them feel supported and valued and gives each student what they need to make them successful.”Elaine Leon: “Elaine has done a great job transitioning as a classroom teacher! Her students love going to her math class and learning math in a fun and exciting way that makes sense! Go Elaine.”Ivano Naccarato: “Working with Ivano has been great! He comes up with fun activities that he is always willing to share. You would never know that he's only been here for a few weeks! Excellent job Ivano!”Keith Meyers: “Thank you for always including me in decisions about the children and the curriculum. We make a great partnership.” Sixth grade blue team: “You are amazing and welcoming this year. I am very happy to work with you all.”David Behling: “Being so helpful without me needing to ask. He helped carry quite a few things into the school at the beginning of the school year.”Junette Gunter: “Always going above and beyond for the students while greeting everyone in the hallway with a smile.”Robert Dickson: “Thanks for being a positive male role model at recess. I see the boys practicing football and sportsmanship and I see the joy on their faces. Awesome.”Robert Dickson: “I heard that it was you that cleaned up the courtyard. It needed to be done and looks great. Thanks so much for stepping to the plate.”Paula Ferraiolo: “Thank you SO much for being a tremendous asset to our classroom. We appreciate everything you do for the students.” Elaine Leon: “Doing a great job adjusting to teach fifth grade.”Elaine Leon: “Doing a fantastic job in her classroom.”Soraya Triessl: “Team player.”Mariana Irigoyen: “Team player.”Evelyn D’Andria: “Team player.”Rosemarie Rivera: “Creating the podcast for the school.”

“A lot of really great things can happen when we do things for each other, our students, and our school,” wrote Mr. Oshrin in a message to faculty and staff members. “I’m proud to work alongside you all.”