South Colonie proudly congratulates the teachers, administrators, and staff members who have been granted tenure. These dedicated professionals have demonstrated excellence in their roles and a strong commitment to supporting students, families, and our school community.

To honor this milestone, the district hosted a special reception in the spring, bringing together tenure recipients and their colleagues.

“Earning tenure is a significant accomplishment that reflects years of dedication, growth, and service to our students,” said Christopher Robilotti, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Safe Schools. “We were proud to celebrate these individuals at our fall reception and recognize the positive impact they have with our students and families.”

Congratulations to the following tenure recipients:

Administrators

• Brian Scalzo – Administrator (SBL)
• Melissa Willman – Administrator (SBL)
• Stephanie Luce – Administrator (SBL)
• Anjelieeque Martinez – Administrator (SBA)
• Jacqlene McAllister – Administrator (SDBL)
   

Student Support Services

• Heeyeon Chung – School Psychologist
• Brendan DiLello – School Counselor
• Sarah Hajnasr – School Psychologist
• Kathryn Nixon Davis – School Social Worker
• Diane Pompey – School Social Worker
   

Teachers

• Evan Sanders – Social Studies
• Theodosia Legato – Elementary Education
• Stephanie Reese – Speech
• Karen Dalland – Elementary Education
• Tiffany Zinontz-Parisi – Elementary Education
• Elizabeth Tornatore – Elementary Education
• Beth Panucci – Reading/Literacy
• Maria Ziamandanis – Elementary Education
• Caitlyn Campbell – Elementary Education
• Halley Sutherland – Library Media Specialist
• Kelly Barkevich – Special Education
• Emily Crook – Science
• Ailyah Massaconi – Physical Education
• Andrew Gentile – Physical Education
• Andrew Sickles – Mathematics
• Amanda Conklin – Elementary Education
• Brian Desrochers – Science
• Jenna Mosher – Literacy/Reading
• Emily Rose – Special Education
• Sarah Carney – Music
• Robert Stranahan – Health
• Caralyn Dwornick – Special Education
• Beverly Hayles – Special Education
• Michelle Irons – Elementary Education
• Lisa Winans – Music
• Vanessa Mauriello – ENL
• Kathleen Goverski – Speech
• Michelle Kovall – ENL
   

Teaching Assistants

• Shelley Audi-Dorrance – Teaching Assistant
• Susan Mead – Teaching Assistant
• Elizabeth Seperack – Teaching Assistant
• Colleen Craig – Teaching Assistant
• Dorothy Bellas – Teaching Assistant
• Tiffany Allen – Teaching Assistant
• Karen Shafer – Teaching Assistant
• Mosammat Sultanta – Teaching Assistant
• Jessica Funari – Teaching Assistant

South Colonie extends its heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to all who have reached this milestone achievement.