Contact UsPlease direct all questions for theSuperintendent of Schools to:Dr. Teresa PrendergastSuperintendent of SchoolsPhipps Administration Building345 Lakeville RoadGreat Neck, NY 11020Directions516-441-4001tprendergast@greatneck.k12.ny.us, School Safety Community LetterNorth High Parking Lot Community LetterNorth HighMeningococcal Disease. You impact many lives of our students and we appreciate you and youre part of our family forever, Trustee Jeff Shi said. The District is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on linked sites. The Great Neck board had launched a search for a new superintendent earlier this school year. He will end his tenure July 31. Prendergast was set to become the 11th principal of Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, according to a news release from the school. 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An overview of the Great Neck Public Schools Class of 2014 reveals 556 graduates from our three high schools: 221 from North, 320 from South, and 15 from the Village School. Abramowitz Is Reinstated by Nyquist As Great Neck School Superintendent She was 60. The district said it will update the community with the details of the arrangements for Prendergast when they receive the information. During the summer months they are busy planting and painting. Superintendent Search 2023 / Superintendent Search - Great Neck School Total K-12 Public School Students. District Wise officials said they have used advertisements, cloud-based application processes and recruiting candidates to help conduct the search. The Great Neck district said it has mobilized its crisis management team and grief counselors will be available for students and staff beginning Monday morning. And unsurprisingly, the Great Neck Union Free School District's superintendent made the list. Prior to his superintendency in Elwood, Dr.Bossertserved as the Superintendent of Schools of the Port Jefferson Union Free School District for five years, as well as worked in the Three Village Central School District, first as the districts Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction and then transitioning into the role of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Prendergast was set to become the 11th principal of Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, according to a news release from the school. And new data released by the state's Department of Education shows that it continues to be true. New Schools Superintendent | Great Neck Record She is an avid New York Mets fan and enjoys reading and traveling, spending her spare time with family and friends, and solving Sudoku "number place" puzzles--undoubtedly harkening back to her many years as a math teacher.The district is preparing opportunities to greet Dr. Prendergast, who wants to get to know Great Neck and attend events prior to coming here in July. Kenneth Bossert, superintendent of the Elwood school district in Suffolk County and a veteran educator on Long Island, was named superintendent of Great Neck schools Wednesday night at a. 5 salaries reported, updated at February 1, 2023 Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. She had been an educator since 1987. Superintendent / Selection Announcement - Great Neck School District "The Board conducted rigorous interviews, comprised of hours of questioning and probing, followed by lengthy discussions and debates. At the Woodmere Middle School, Dr. Prendergast held three positions. We wish to extend our sincerest gratitude to all members of our school community for the continuing outpouring of love and support being expressed for Dr. Teresa Prendergast and one another. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). We do hope you will join us in welcoming Dr.Bossertto Great Neck. Sort by: relevance - date. Kenneth Bossert named Great Neck schools superintendent At this time, the names of family members and next of kin have not been released. In a note to the community, Great Neck school officials said thatthe process to find the next superintendent of schools was initiated by the board in January after Prendergast announced her intention to retire. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! At the March meeting, Board President Barbara Berkowitz explained the process of choosing Dr. Prendergast. In a statement Wednesday, Bossert, 51, said, It is with great pride and tremendous humility that I prepare to assume the post as Superintendent of Schools and Instructional Leader of the Great Neck Public Schools. She has been remembered by the district for her commitment to her students. Prendergast also worked as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for the Garden City Public Schools. Kenneth Bossert, superintendent of the Elwood school district in Suffolk County and a veteran educator on Long Island, was named superintendent of Great Neck schools Wednesday night at a board of education meeting. Bossert replaces Superintendent Teresa Prendergast, whose death was announced Sunday evening and who was set to retire. Prendergast also worked at Intermediate School 238-Susan B. Anthony Academy in Queens from 1987 through 1994, the release said. Get the latest updates on how education is changing in your district. Over 95 percent of graduates will pursue higher education in either two- or four-year colleges. SUPERINTENDENT: STEVE LANDO. slicata@greatneckvillage.org. Responsible for the education and well-being of over 6,000 students spanning from Pre-K to grade 12, Prendergast played a pivotal role in shaping the academic journey of countless . Business and Finance - Negocios y Finanzas, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics, Voting Information - Informacion de votacion, Richard S. Sherman - Great Neck North Middle School, John L. Miller - Great Neck North High School, William A. From 2004-06, she was assistant superintendent for curriculum and personnel, and from 2000-04, she was principal of the Lynbrook South Middle School. The Board engaged District Wise Search Consultants to facilitate a superintendent search. We expect to appropriately commemorate Dr. Prendergasts legacy at a later date in the future. The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education released a statement on June 11 sharing their condolences. To fulfill this mission, we endeavor to adhere to accessible technology standards in order to effectively communicate and deliver online content that is in compliance with Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and their implementing regulations. We will also hear reports from our many goal-driven committees. An educator since 1987, newly appointed Great Neck School District Superintendent Teresa Prendergast has worked in many different schools in many capacities, from teacher to principal to her current position as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for Garden City Public Schools. "He is always among the first to step up when we ask our leaders for ideas on issues or to help a colleague," Lowry said. The district made the announcement Sunday night. From 1987-1994, Dr. Prendergast worked in the NYC Board of Education District 29Q Susan B. Anthony Intermediate School 238, first as a mathematics teacher and then as the sixth-grade dean of students. If you are a member of the Great Neck school community and you would like to provide feedback in assisting us in maintaining Web site accessibility, please contact webmaster@greatneck.k12.ny.us, or call 516-441-4088, and provide us with your contact information. She first worked as a math teacher before becoming the sixth-grade dean of students. Great Neck Obituaries News | Great Neck, NY Patch Great Neck district Superintendent Teresa Prendergast discusses a bond referendum before the village board in 2017. Great Neck School District Superintendent Teresa Prendergast has died, according to a Sunday evening letter from the Great Neck Board of Education. Phone: 516-307-1045 | Fax: 516-307-1046 |, Prendergast to retire from Great Neck School District in July, Hofstra president raises concerns on proposed casino at Nassau Coliseum, North Hempstead building commissioner suspended without pay in June. "A lifelong educator, Dr. Prendergast served our community since 2015 and led the School District with kindness, compassion, purpose, and grace, always keeping the interests of our students at heart," the statement said. Officialswith the school said she hadtwo daughterswho graduated from the all-girls Catholic college preparatory school. Dr. For the past eight years, Prendergast, 60, served as superintendent for the district of about 6,600 students. Great Neck Superintendent Thomas Dolan ranks No. These attributes not only made her an outstanding superintendent," the letter continued,"but were the qualities that endeared Dr. Prendergast to those who knew her well.. Teresa Prendergast, Great Neck Public Schools district superintendent since 2015, died of a ruptured brain aneurysm on June 10. New Superintendent of SchoolsApril 2, 2015. Prendergast has been happily married for 26 years and has three grown children. Before working in Garden City, Prendergast served at the Lynbrook Public Schools first as principal of the Lynbrook South Middle School from 2000 to 2004 and then as assistant superintendent for curriculum and personnel from 2004 to 2006.