Twenty-Two Newark Central School District Staff Received Recognition 🦊

Newark Board of Education members recognized 22 Newark Central School District teachers and other professional staff November 4th who were granted tenure during the 2025-26 school year by the BOE.

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They included:

From Kelley School: Tammy Chalifoux, 5th grade teacher at Kelley School; Melissa Emerson, school counselor; and Jennifer Ganster and Ashley Reome, 4th grade teachers.

From Perkins School: Second grade teachers Jillian Blodgett and Kailey Ritch.

From Newark Middle School: Makenzie Conover and Alessandro Macaluso, 7th and 8th grade science teachers; Katherine Davison, social worker; Amanda Furno, 6th grade special education teacher; Christine Hernandez, 7th grade English teacher; Amanda Hutteman, NMS and Newark High School speech teacher and Amy Molinari, 6th and 7th grade technology teacher.

From Newark High School: Tracey Cruz, math teacher, Emily Howard, 11th grade English teacher, Joe Keyes, 9th grade social studies teacher, Steven Skidmore, NHS general business education teacher and Marcia Wynes, NHS family and consumer science teacher.

From Lincoln School: Nicole Goulette, Pre-K teacher, Jenna Metcalfe, speech teacher and Miranda Nardozzi and Jami Weaver, reading teachers

“On behalf of the Newark Board of Education, it is my privilege to congratulate the teachers receiving tenure recognition tonight,” BOE President Russ Harris said. “This is an important milestone in your careers. It recognizes the dedication, professional growth, and commitment to students you have demonstrated during your probationary service. It also expresses our confidence in your continued contributions to the Newark school community.

“As Board members, we make decisions about policies, programs, and resources. You bring those decisions to life through your work with students each day. You create classrooms where children can ask questions, explore ideas, learn from mistakes, and discover what they can achieve.

“Much of your work happens beyond what others see: careful planning, the thoughtful feedback, the conversations with families, and the extra effort to reach a student who is struggling. Those efforts matter. Sometimes you see their impact immediately. Other times, a student may remember your encouragement years later, long after leaving your classroom.

“Receiving tenure is a meaningful recognition of the work you have done and a commitment to the work ahead. Teaching asks you to keep learning, adapt to changing needs, collaborate with colleagues, and hold high expectations while giving students the support they need to succeed. We look forward to seeing you continue to grow as educators and leaders in our schools.

“Tonight, we also thank the mentors, colleagues, administrators, families, and friends who have supported you along the way. Your encouragement has helped these teachers reach this moment.

“To our tenure recipients: thank you for choosing Newark, for sharing your talents with our students, and for investing in their futures. We are proud to recognize you and grateful that you are part of our district. Congratulations on this well-earned achievement.”