NEW ROCHELLE, NY (December 7, 2025) — Cheers filled the room as the City School District of New Rochelle celebrated a major milestone for 11 teachers, staff members and administrators who were officially granted tenure at the Nov. 20 Board of Education meeting.
The district proudly recognized:
- Kimberly Warek
- Kristen Baum, Science Teacher
- George Greene, Teaching Assistant
- Alyse LaPadula, Special Education Teacher
- Megan Melaniff, Social Studies Teacher
- Gabriella Musto, Science Teacher
- Ramon Rosado, Special Education Teacher
- Gina Summa-Egan, ENL Teacher
- Diane Tual, Special Education Teacher
- Maureen Avione, Assistant Director of Special Education
- Valerie Cadet Simpkins, Assistant Principal
- Leah Lugoviña Freitas, Director of Guidance
After years of dedication in the classroom and beyond, these educators have earned permanent status in the district and the heartfelt congratulations of their colleagues and community.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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