For Rita Meyerowitz, her decision to have lunch at a Westbury diner about 37 years ago ended up determining a long, successful career in the East Meadow School District.
Though Meyerowitz was gaining experience as a substitute teacher, she felt ready to take on a full-time position. Then, frustration settled in as a couple of job interviews did not go her way.
That is where the diner came into play.