The Irvington School District welcomed its newest staff members during a two-day orientation, held on Aug. 25-26. The group met with district administrators to learn about procedures and policies and prepare for their new roles in the upcoming school year. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mara Ratesic and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Human Resources Scott Wynne greeted the new hires, emphasizing their importance as valued members of the Irvington school community.
Welcome to the following new staff:
Dows Lane
Anthony Mancino, third grade teacher
Chelly Arango, art teacher
Main Street School
Rebecca Capsuto, elementary science teacher
Peter Halligan, fifth grade teacher
Julia Kim, fourth grade teacher
Gabrielle Witt, fourth grade teacher
Katie Shine, Dows Lane/Main Street School, occupational therapy assistant
Irvington Middle School
James DeRonda, health teacher
Corey Makelainen, English language arts teacher
Chris Siley, special education teacher
Irvington High School
William Branson, special education teacher
George Callas, cleaner
Anthony Hastings, special education teacher
Nick Johnson, social studies teacher
Adeyemi Murphy-Higgs, special education teacher
Francesca Pulice, guidance counselor
Lauren Reisner, Spanish teacher
Ferhad Razzak, Irvington Middle School/High School, dean of students
Kristen Birchard, Irvington Middle School/High School, psychologist
