Congratulations to our June
Teacher of the Month!
Mr. Evan McGregor

 Asst Principal Troy Bilyeu, Mr. McGregor, Principal Adam Pease

Orchestra Teacher
Mahopac High School

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Why are they Teacher of the Month?

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Mr. McGregor is an incredible orchestra teacher. I hadn't played the violin in two years when i rejoined the orchestra at the high school but Mr. McGregor made me have a love for the instrument once again. He really helped me get back into playing and enjoying being a part of an orchestra. Orchestra rehearsal is probably my favorite period of the school day. Mr. McGregor  makes every rehearsal fun and we are always seeming to learn something new everyday. He is also the most passionate music teacher I've ever had. He loves what he does so he really gets all of his students to participate in playing. In fact, he is going to make sure that next year incoming freshman will be able to get orchestra as an elective so that scheduling wont get in the way as it has in the past. He listens to everyone's opinions and tries his best to make the orchestra experience the best and most fun it could be. Mr. McGregor has made me and all his other students have a love for music and I cant wait to get back to orchestra next year!

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Mr. McGregor, or as we call him, "McG," has been a phenomenal instructor and and a brilliant mentor for those of us lucky enough to have him as our orchestra teacher. As a new, young teacher, he has only been in our school district for 2 years and has completely turned our string program around. He conducts the middle school & high school orchestras, the HS Chamber orchestra, and gives lessons to every student. Mr. McGregor has motivated us in our music careers and has been an inspiration to his students. He gives up on no one and truly believes that we can all achieve outstanding musical abilities as long as we practice and have confidence. He takes the time to get to know each and every one of us and find ways to relate music to our personal lives. Mr. McGregor knows how to have fun in class, but also is able to keep us focused. Our district's music program was slowly disintegrating, but he brought it back up to par and even prevented it from being cut completely due to budget issues. He strongly believes in our ability as a group and does everything he can to help us grow. We even participated in the High Note Festival this year and earned the highest ranking of Superior Orchestra thanks to his patience and perseverance. His determination to help every last student succeed deserves this recognition more than any other teacher I've ever had 

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Mr. McGregor is easily the best teacher I have ever had; orchestra or otherwise. He is the most dedicated orchestra teacher our district has seen in a while and he puts in the time and effort to get to know his students. He is an easy going yet serious teacher who knows how to make the class challenging but fun. Because of his hard work our orchestra has become significantly more advanced and fine-tuned. He’s an easy teacher to talk to and he always has something funny to say. He makes the school day a little more bearable for all of us..

Congratulations to our May
Teacher of the Month!
Ms. Toufali


Ms. Thraithmas Toufali and Principal Mr. Steven Shuchat

7th Grade
Van Wyck Junior High School

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Why are they Teacher of the Month?

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Ms. Toufali has been an inspiration. She is so funny and nice in school! When I was in sixth grade my Math teacher was my favorite, but I have never even thought about being a Math teacher, but ever since this year I have really liked Science and I consider it to be my favorite subject. I love going to school and walking in to see the smile on Ms. Toufali's face, It really brightens up the day!!!  When I grow up, I might even consider to be a Science Teacher!

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Ms. Toufali is a great Life Science teacher! She is so funny, and makes our Science classes so much fun! From dissections to taking notes, our class always has a laugh! Ms. Toufali really helps me and others understand Science, and now it's my favorite subject!

Congratulations to our April
Teacher of the Month!
Ms.Theresa Grant


Ms. Theresa Grant and Principal Miss Karen De Crosta

5th Grade
Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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Why are they Teacher of the Month?

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Ms.Theresa Grant is the nicest teacher in the history of teachers. She truly cares about every student. She listens to every thing you say. She challenges us to work to our potential. She makes learning so much fun. When we wait for our bus at the end of the day, Ms.Grant makes us laugh by telling us jokes. She is so funny! When we do science she makes it so exciting. Ms.Grant sets up many labs that are unique and interesting. She gives us lessons on how to treat others as we would like to be treated. When we return from the weekend Ms.Grant wants us to tell her all about it. On Fridays we get to the back of the room with our chairs and tell her what we are doing for the weekend or what we did. I hope that Ms.Grant receives this award because she should be acknowledged for her unique qualities that make her such a wonderful teacher.!!

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Ms.Theresa Grant is the best teacher I EVER HAD! She makes learning fun. Ms. Grant is not mean and works with students who need help.

Congratulations to our March
Teacher of the Month!
Mrs. Bazazian


Principal Michael Roth and Liz Bazazian

6th Grade
Willow Grove Middle School

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Why are they Teacher of the Month?

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I honor this teacher beacause she cares for people. She helps other people even tue she is sopace to work with her kids she work for everybody on her team.Which i'm mean is the titans team . She is nice to people even tue they get in trouble she still nice to them.

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I think Mrs. Bazazian should be honored because she is kind amd helpful to all students at Willow Grove Middle School. She is encouraging and helps us reach our goals. Mrs. Bazazian helps make my day at school a great one!

Congratulations to our February
Coaches of the Month!
Coaches John Bell and Steve Bell

Left to right: Pete Kuczma (Athletic Director), Steve Bell, John Bell, Alan Capasso (Principal)

Football Coaches
Croton Harmon High School

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Why are they Coach of the Month?

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His total committment to the team that goes overlooked and underappreciated. He is an integral part to this teams success!

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Steven Bell inspires the kids to do well on and off the field. What he has taught them reaches far beyond the football field.

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He is such a dedicated coach! The amount of time he devotes to these kids is above and beyond what most coaches can offer and he has a family and a full time job!

Congratulations to our January
Teacher of the Month!
Mrs. Diane Picciano

Mrs. Diane Picciano (6th Grade) and Mr. Frank Disanza (Principal)

Mrs. Diane Picciano is a 6th Grade Teacher at
St. Columbanus School in Cortlandt Manor

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Why is Diane Teacher of the Month?

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Mrs. Picciano is a wonderful teacher and person. She is such an important part of our school - always caring, always concrned, always smiling!! We are so blessed to have her!!

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Mrs. Picciano is the greatest! She has a way of making everyone really enjoy Science and Math. She runs our yearly Science Fair. She makes school fun by awarding points that can be used in an auction. She's the best teacher anyone could ask for!

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She is one of the most influential people I have ever had the honor to meet. She is sweet and kind, and doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She has taught my science and health class for the past 2 years, and I never regreted a minute of it-and I don't think anybody else did either. She is one of the most loving, kind, and talented people you could ever meet, and I am so glad to know her.

Congratulations to our December
Teacher of the Month!
Gregg Wilbert
Gregg Wilbert (7 th grade Science) and Principal William Manfredonia

Gregg is the 7th Grade Science Teacher for George Fisher Middle School (Carmel)

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Why is Gregg Teacher of the Month?

He makes every class fun and interesting. He supports his students in their sports, and always makes you laugh. He has been in our school district for awhile, and every student that he has had loves him. He makes learning fun, and is really dedicated to his job and his students. His room is really dedicated to science, he has fossils, animal skins, pictures, teeth, etc. Most of these things are dedicated by past students to show their love to him.

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Mr. Wilbert is always positive and always has something nice to say about everything and everyone. He is an amazing science teacher and a great influence for everyone.

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Mr.Wilbert is a really fun teacher, hes taught for a very long time and has even been the teacher of some of the teachers in are school. He makes learning easy, and hes constantly makeing everyone smile.

Congratulations to our November
Coach of the Month!
Erica Denler

Erica Denler and Principal James Mackin

Erica is the Chorus Teacher for Hendrick Hudson High School

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Congratulations to our October
Coach of the Month!
Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell and Principle Gary Chadwick

Mark Mitchell is a 5th grade teacher and coach at
Fulmar Road School.

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Congratulations to our September
Coach of the Month!
Keith Smith

From Left to Right: Principal Joseph DeGennaro, Coach Keith Smith and Athletic Director Fio Nardone

Keith Smith is the Cross Country, Winter Track and Field, Spring Track and Field Coach for Yorktown High School.

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