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Monday, May 13, 2024
Vote YES on your local school budget Tuesday, May 21st. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Plainedge High School, 241 Wyngate Dr., Massapequa, NY
Dr. Lynnda Nadien
- 30 plus year educator and principal in the uniondale school district
- Over 20 years as a Plainedge Resident
- 6 years on the BOE - supported many initiatives such as all the Field upgrades, New -Athletic Center, expanding Pre-K, and enhancing reading / phonics program.
- Believes all children deserve the best possible educational experiences to enhance their opportunities for future accomplishments.
- Dr. Nadien will continue to work with the community at large to foster dialogue that enables the best educational opportunities for every child and a safe and healthy school environment. As we navigate the future of our school systems nationwide, Dr. Nadien is committed to keeping the Plainedge schools on the path to full achievement for all children, families, and the community.
Dr. Joseph Netto
- 18 year resident of Plainedge + his wife is a life long Plainedge resident
- He has served on the Board of Education for the last 7 years and is seeking reelection so that he can continue to work with his fellow volunteer Trustees to create outstanding educational opportunities for all students in the district.
- Father of 2 children who are both current students in the Plainedge School District
- Attends many sporting events to cheer on his kids and their teammates as they play soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis or volleyball.
- Dr. Netto is a certified School Psychologist who holds a Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology from Hofstra University. In his career as an educator, Dr. Netto has worked for the last 18 years in a reputable Long Island school district as an integral member of the mental health team.
- Additionally, Dr. Netto is an adjunct professor at both Brooklyn College and Hofstra University where he leads newly certified educational professionals in the New York State workshop on the Dignity for All Students Act.
- Dr. Netto is passionate about providing an exceptional education for all students while maintaining fiscal accountability. This mission has been the guiding force behind many of the initiatives, programs, and policies that the current Board of Education has supported and approved. Throughout his time on the board, Dr. Netto has been a champion and advocate for the needs of every Plainedge student and community member. A compassionate and empathetic listener by trade and character, Dr. Netto welcomes dialogue with his fellow community members in order to make Plainedge the best district for all students.
- As a school psychologist, Dr. Netto understands how schools work, and he has been instrumental in bringing significant improvements to Plainedge. An award winning partnership with Northwell Health that focuses on the mental well-being of our children, elementary class size caps, full time ICT in all elementary schools, and top notch security and facility upgrades are just a few of the ways that Dr. Netto has helped enhance our schools. He has been proud to serve as a board member in a community where his wife has been a lifelong resident, and where his children are receiving such a wonderful education.
- Dr. Netto’s dedication to Plainedge is unwavering, and he would be honored to continue to represent this community on Plainedge’s Board of Education.
EXPERIENCE + COMMITMENT = POSITIVE IMPACT
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