10 Yorktown Teachers Retire, Others Recognized by District and Colleagues

Colleagues and administrators recognized and congratulated a number of teachers who are retiring or have reached certain milestones of teaching during the Yorktown board of education meeting Monday night. 

In a packed room, colleagues gave a standing ovation to William Tovar, an art teacher at the high school for his 45 years of teaching, as well as Albert Reid, a science teacher at the high school for his 40 years of teaching, just to name a few.

High school, middle school and elementary school teachers were congratulated on their retirement from the Yorktown Central School District as their names were called up one by one to shake hands with administrators and school principals. 

Superintendent of School Ralph Napolitano said he was proud of the district's teachers. 

"I take this opportunity to thank you for being the best at what you do at YCSD," he told the teachers in the audience. "Your thoughtful commitment, your generous work ethic, your kind consideration to our students will always be remembered by them." 

Here are the following people who were recognized during the meeting:

Retirements:

Anniversaries:

In addition, the Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education and the YPTSA gave out grants totaling approximately $28,462.82. Board members also accepted a $4,500 grant for funding for Destination Imagination, Global Finals from Exxon Mobil. 

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