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Teri Ann Loeser
Opening doors to learning and growth in East Rockaway
When Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre (HERJC) started its nursery school in 1969, there were only two classes. Since then it has increased in size, extended hours, and the amount of programs that are offered. Having added programs such as art, music, Jewish Enrichment and Mommy and Me, the nursery school has grown to nearly 200 children, ranging in ages from 10 months to 5 years. more
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Ms. Liu’s sense of joy was always evident.
Beloved teacher Christine Liu dies
Christine Yu-Ting Liu, beloved Baldwin Senior High School teacher and choir director, died Aug. 2 after a two-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her mother, father, sister, brother, … more
An architect’s rendering of Nassau Community College’s new $40 million life sciences building, which will house the college’s chemistry and nursing departments. The facility is set to open in the spring of 2012.
Breathing new life into Nassau Community College
The future is now for Nassau Community College in Garden City, and it’s taking shape in a $40 million life sciences building under construction on the north side of campus. more
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Finding that first teaching job
Second of two parts. There is little doubt that the recession is finding its way into the classroom. Last week, young job hunters in the field of education and school district administrators teamed up to tell the story of how competitive the job market for teachers has become on Long Island. more
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Dr. Linda Opyr was named Nassau County's 2011-13 poet laureate on June 12.
'I Am Your History'
Distant shore you dreamed from a far-off land Before you waved away all you knew Lifted anchor, set sail – Bright star above to guide more
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Local administrator named Nassau County poet laureate
Since elementary school, lifelong New Hyde Park resident Linda Opyr, 58, has been devoted to poetry, and that dedication recently paid off. On June 12, Opyr was named poet laureate of Nassau … more
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Young educators say it is tough to land a teaching job these days when there are 500 résumés for every position. When Bellmorite Anthony Messina, a certified art educator, isn’t looking for a full-time teaching job, he works as a waiter at Piccolo Ristorante in Bellmore, his hometown.
Young educators will teach for food
First of two parts. Despite holding two part-time jobs, substitute-teaching and waiting tables, 27-year-old Bellmore resident Anthony Messina has what he considers to be a third full-time job, for which he receives no pay. For five years, Messina has been searching for a permanent teaching position. more
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Nicole Kivirtzikis, left, and Toni Asena, both of whom grew up in North Bellmore, are publishing an online book, “Wish,” about genies.
Genie is out of the bottle and online
While supernatural creatures like vampires and werewolves have risen in popularity in the media in recent years, two native North Bellmorities have been hard at work trying to popularize another mythical being –– the genie. more
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Liam Boyle, 10, is just one Baldwin youngster teeing off in the sport of golf.
Swing Kids
Two Baldwin families, the Boyles and Lambrous, believe the family that plays together stays together—their game of choice? Golf. The Boyle and Lambrou kids have both been out on Long Island golf courses for almost their entire lives. more
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Patricia Shih (on stage) helped get the BPL’s summer reading program off to a musical start, performing her program, “One World, Many Songs.”
BPL cracks spine on summer reading
Do kids get dumber in the summer? Some education researchers believe they do. It’s commonly called “the summer slide” and it’s been a hot topic among teachers and parents alike for almost a century. more
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