Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District
Wantagh Middle School welcomes Rachel Quattrocchi as the new assistant principal, who assumes the role on Aug. 29. She replaces Dr. Stephanie Scolieri, who held the position for eight years before becoming the district’s director of human resources.
Ms. Quattrocchi comes to Wantagh from the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District, where she was a middle school reading specialist for 12 years. She spearheaded several initiatives including the creation of a schoolwide literacy week, a book café event for fifth and sixth graders and an annual parent-student book talk. Additionally, she served as a mentor for new teachers and coordinated professional development sessions on literacy programs and digital learning strategies. Ms. Quattrocchi has also taught third, fifth and sixth grades in the Harborfields and Huntington school districts.
Ms. Quattrocchi is a Plainview resident and she holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in literacy education and an advanced certificate in educational leadership, all from LIU Post. Ms. Quattrocchi completed administrative internships at Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School and in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.
“I am excited to lead alongside Principal Anthony Ciuffo,” Ms. Quattrocchi said of her new role in Wantagh. “I make it a priority to build and nurture strong relationships with students, staff, parents and community members. Focusing on the academic, social and emotional growth of students are of the utmost importance to the Wantagh Middle School staff. I am proud to join their team.”
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