Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District
The Seaford School District announces the appointment of two new principals for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Raphi Morey takes over as the leader of Seaford Middle School, and Joann Krudis joins the district to head Seaford Manor Elementary School.
Dr. Morey spent the past three years as assistant principal of Seaford High School, where his primary responsibilities included building the master schedule, overseeing humanities subject areas and two grade levels per year, facilitating the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program and leading professional development workshop for teachers. This past year, he brought a companion dog program to the school to support social and emotional learning.
Before coming to Seaford, Dr. Morey was a middle school and high school social studies teacher in Brooklyn. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree in secondary social studies education from Columbia University and a doctorate in interdisciplinary education studies from LIU Post.
With strong knowledge of the high school curriculum and student life, Dr. Morey looks forward to leading the middle school and guiding students as they prepare for the challenging and diverse academic offerings that await. He wants them to come to school every day feeling happy, safe, supported and valued.
“Seaford is a very special place and it’s really become a home for me,” Dr. Morey said. “Becoming principal of Seaford Middle School is a huge opportunity in a district that I love. I want to continue all of the great things that made us a New York State School to Watch and grow the programs that led us to that success.”
As principal, Dr. Morey plans to embrace the traits of the Seaford Scholar profile to develop curious, resilient students who are poised for success beyond middle school. He also hopes to expand research opportunities.
Ms. Krudis joins the Seaford administrative team with 20 years of experience as an educator in New York City. Most recently, she was principal for two years at P.S. 253 in Far Rockaway, Queens. During that time, she was honored at a Women in Education recognition ceremony, hosted by State Sen. James Sanders. She previously served as assistant principal of P.S./M.S. 183 for five years, and was a special education teacher for 13 years in Richmond Hill.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from LIU Post, a master’s degree in special education from Touro College and school building and district leadership certificates from the College of Saint Rose.
In Seaford, Ms. Krudis is looking forward to working with Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora and fellow administrators to support teacher pedagogy and improve student achievement. She wants to continue the strong emphasis on social and emotional learning, noting that these needs must first be met so children can learn successfully.
Ms. Krudis noted that she has received a warm welcome from the entire Seaford community, including parents and staff. She can’t wait to meet Manor’s nearly 450 students when school starts in September and getting to know both their academic abilities and their interests outside of school.
Her early impressions point to a great school year ahead.
“The Seaford Pride really stands out for me,” she said. “Everyone comes together to make Seaford schools the hub of the community. A school can’t be successful without the community backing it.”
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