Nine educators in the Wantagh School District hit a career milestone on May 8, as they officially were awarded tenure by the board of education. Prior to the meeting, the six teachers and three administrators were honored at a reception, joined by their families and colleagues.

“We pride ourselves here in the district on hiring the best, and we can certainly say that about this group,” Superintendent John McNamara said. “We’re very proud that they’re part of our team.”

During the ceremony, Mr. McNamara spoke about each tenure recipient and highlighted their strengths as educators. 

This year’s tenure recipients are:

Dr. Stephanie Scolieri, executive director for human resources and administration.

Dr. Christopher Widmann, Wantagh High School assistant principal.

Rachel Iannuzzi, Wantagh Elementary School assistant principal.

Daniel Bonomini, Wantagh High School special education teacher.

Ashley Chamberlain, Wantagh Middle School special education teacher.

Kerri Anne Chiara, board certified behavior analyst.

Alexa Del Piano, Forest Lake and Mandalay elementary schools STEAM teacher.

Lindsay Glasser, Wantagh Elementary School reading and special education teacher.

Allison Santaniello, Forest Lake fourth grade teacher.