David Casamento Leaves
for East Williston
After two years on the job, David Casamento is leaving his post as the Huntington School District’s director of science and instructional technology to assume leadership of the East Williston science program. His new appointment is effective July 15.
“It is very sad to be leaving Huntington after such a short time,” Mr. Casamento said. “As an administrator and community member, I will always treasure my experiences and successes here. I am glad I have had the opportunity to work with such fine professionals in the teaching staff at all levels of the school community.”
“We appreciate Dave’s dedication, energy and enthusiasm over the past two years,” Superintendent John J. Finello said. “He has been tireless and a strong advocate for the district’s science program. We wish him the very best of luck professionally and personally as he moves on to his next challenge.”
Mr. Casamento has been Huntington’s director of science since August 2008. He assumed responsibility for instructional technology in July 2009. A resident of Huntington, he earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Hofstra University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry in May 1989 and a Master of Arts in secondary education in August 1991. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in school district administration from SUNY Stony Brook.
“The science staff at Huntington High School and Finley contains some of the most outstanding professionals I have ever worked with in my 20 years in the profession,” Mr. Casamento said. “I am also grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and work with technology in the district. It has been truly inspiring to witness experienced educators become revitalized through the use of technology in their classrooms.”
Prior to coming to Huntington, Mr. Casamento taught Regents chemistry, honors chemistry, AP chemistry and AP biology at W. Tresper Clarke High School in Westbury from 1990 to 2005. He provided individualized tutoring, developed the AP biology and AP chemistry lab curriculums and advised Intel science competition semi-finalists.
In December 1994, Mr. Casamento completed an administrative internship at Clarke High School. He became director of science in the North Babylon School District in February 2005, a post he held until coming to Huntington.
“I would be remiss if I did not thank the members of the primary science committee and the technology committees,” Mr. Casamento said. “Together we have achieved many of our goals and have moved the district forward in ways I could not have achieved alone. I would also like to congratulate the primary principals for their work in developing gardens at their respective buildings. It was my idea, but in reality it was these fine people who made the gardens a reality along with their gardening committees.”
Since coming to Huntington, Mr. Casamento has worked to enhance science education on all grade levels and has helped foster student participation in local and regional competitions. He has also collaborated on improvements to the high school science research program and sought to build bridges to Long Island science-related institutions.
“I would like to personally thank [Assistant Superintendent] Dr. Ken Card who has been a tremendous colleague and supervisor, as well as [Assistant Superintendent] David Grackin for his continued support and mentorship in technology,” Mr. Casamento said. “I would also like to thank the Superintendent and the Board of Education for their personal support of me and the projects I have developed in both science and technology. Even though I will not be working in the district, I remain committed to Huntington as a resident, and will continue to be available for any support or assistance if asked.”
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