Pictured: Michael DeLuca is the new principal of Lockhart Elementary School in Massapequa for the 2023-24 school year.
Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District
The Massapequa School District welcomes a pair of new administrators for the 2023-24 school year. Michael DeLuca joins the district as principal of Lockhart Elementary School on July 31 and Jason Gelardi is the new curriculum associate for social studies, effective Aug. 10.
Mr. DeLuca served as the assistant principal of Chatterton School in Merrick for the past five years. Previously, he was an elementary teacher, ENL classroom teacher and assistant principal in the Bronx, and managed a non-profit organization that specialized in youth and adult sports leagues, summer camps and afterschool programs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from the Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in elementary education from Long Island University and a school business leadership certificate from Queens College.
At Lockhart, his goal is to foster an environment where all of the students and staff are excited to come to school every day.
Jason Gelardi is assuming the role of curriculum associate for social studies in the Massapequa School District.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting the Lockhart students, teachers, staff and parents, and building strong relationships,” Mr. DeLuca said. “I know the unity that exists in this town and I’m looking forward to becoming a part of the Massapequa family.”
Mr. Gelardi was assistant principal of Kings Park High School for the past three years, where the coordinated the Advanced Placement program and supervised several departments, including social studies. At Hempstead High School, he was a social studies teacher for nine years, including three as an instructional coach. His career as a social studies educator began in 2005 in New York City, where he taught seventh and eighth grade U.S. history.
As a teacher in the Bronx, Mr. Gelardi created a simulated Stock Market day for students and in Kings Park he helped bring the Seal of Biliteracy and Seal of Civic Readiness diploma designations to the district. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from SUNY Purchase and masters’ degree in adolescent education and school building leadership from Mercy College.
“I’m excited to come to Massapequa where there is a strong commitment to education,” he said. “I’m hoping to continue the tradition of excellence in the social studies department, and will do so with energy and a sense of collaboration.”
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