Science and Instructional Technology Chairperson
Rae Montesano became chairperson of science and instructional technology, 7-12 in July 2011. She came to Huntington a year earlier, serving as district director of science and instructional technology, K-12.
Ms. Montesano obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Cornell University in 1976. She earned a Master of Science degree in education in 2000 at Hofstra University, where she secured state certification as an administrator in 2004.
Prior to coming to Huntington, Ms. Montessano was the science chairperson (grades 6-12) in the Glen Cove City School District for four years. While there she was instrumental in coordinating programs with several colleges, including Harvard, as well as introducing innovative courses developed through this coordination.
Ms. Montessano has also worked as a science teacher in Harborfields from September 1999 to June 2006 and as a part-time science aide at North Shore High School in Nassau from September 1996 to August 1999. She participated in Eastern Suffolk BOCES summer curriculum writing projects in 2000 and 2001.
Of special importance to Ms. Montesano is what she calls her "three R's": Relationships, rigor, and relevancy. She maintains memberships in numerous professional organizations.