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Miss sue’s NuRseRY sCHOOL
Miss Sue’s is a place where great minds grow. Started by nursery
school teacher Sue Kuznetz in her Plainview basement in 1958, the
preschool has been shaping the lives of children for three generations.
Miss Sue’s focuses on the social, emotional, physical and educational
development of each child — providing individualized attention in a
safe, loving environment. Their creative, constantly evolving curriculum
includes play, art, music, science, physical activities and much more.
And the fun doesn’t stop when school lets out; Miss Sue’s Day Camp
brings kids a magical summer filled with pool parties, team sports,
and color war. Miss Sue’s students graduate with a love of learning
and skills for future success inside and outside of the classroom!
www.misssuesnurseryschool.com
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North Shore hebrew AcAdemy
North Shore Hebrew Academy is built on a passion for Jewish values and
a love of learning. The yeshiva combines Torah, Talmud, and Hebrew
classes with core subjects like literature, art, science to give students
a curriculum that promotes both academic excellence and spiritual
development. Their classes are co-educational and expose a diverse
student body to a variety of religious and intellectual perspectives. The
school is also particularly proud of their rigorous S.T.E.A.M. (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) program which prepares
students for success in higher education and the work world. Their
spacious library also provides the perfect study space, housing an
extensive collection of materials in both General Studies and Judaica.
Let your child discover his or her calling at North Shore Hebrew
Academy! www.nshahs.org
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Sachem Public library
Winner of Best Public Library on Long Island in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
and 2019, Sachem Public Library has come a long way from its origins
as an 18-book collection founded by members of the women’s suffrage
movement in 1914. In addition to a large and varied collection of
materials in all formats, the Library provides award-winning programs
throughout the day and evening, 7 days a week, offering enrichment,
entertainment, and education for all ages and abilities. The Library’s
all-season Inside/Out Garden, located directly across from the
main entrance, hosts performances and programs, and features quiet
locations where residents can appreciate the beauty of nature. Our café,
Tend Coffee, offers organic coffees and delicious fresh-baked pastries.
Sachem Public Library is always growing and innovating— The Studio, a
place to create, design, and build using the latest in creative technology,
opened in 2017. Discovery Grove, an outdoor nature classroom
for children, opened in 2018. Although the face of the Library has
changed with time, our mission has fundamentally remained the same.
www.sachemlibrary.org
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VINCENT ALBRECHT - SAINT EDWARD
THE CONFESSOR SCHOOL
St. Edward the Confessor School wants students to reach their full
potential and aspire to be lifelong learners. Vincent Albrecht is the
beloved principal of St. Edward the Confessor School, known to
students for his wide collection of ties and unbridled enthusiasm for his
school, its teachers, parents, and students. This Extraordinary Minister
of the Eucharist, a member of the Baptismal preparation team and
church representative for scouting, fosters a love of learning, a deference
to the Catholic Church, and preparation for college, earning him this
honorable nomination as Best School Principal on Long Island. The
school also wants students to reach their full potential and aspire to be
lifelong learners. www.stedwardconfessor.org
EDUCATION
NURSERY SCHOOL
Miss Sue’s Nursery School
Our Lady of Mercy
Maria Regina School
CFA, Inc.
Crestwood Country Day School
Temple Israel of Great Neck
St. Stephen’s Nursery School
Mimi’s Creative Kids and Summer
Camp
LR Pre School
Kidville Wantagh
Wind’n Willow
Kiddie Academy of Miller Place
PRIVATE SCHOOL
Our Lady of Mercy
Miss Sue’s Nursery School
St. Edward the Confessor School
The Waldorf School of Garden City
Temple Israel of Great Neck
St. Dominic Elementary School
Maria Regina Elementary
Long Island School for the Gifted
East Woods School
Variety Child Learning Center
Sarah Beth Academy
New York Institute of Beauty
Global Aviation Center
Emanuel Lutheran School
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sachem Public Library
The Smithtown Library
Rockville Centre Public Library
Syosset Public Library
Seaford Public Library
Port Jefferson Free Library
Patchogue Medford Library
Northport Public Library
Middle Country Public Library
Massapequa Public Library
Island Trees Public Library
Great Neck Library Lakeville Branch
Cold Spring Harbor Library–Cold
Spring Harbor
Plainedge Public Library
Long Beach Public Library–Long Beach
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Dr. Daniel Vitow–North Shore Hebrew
Academy H.S.
Jane Harrigan–Our Lady Of Mercy
Gail Agarenzo–St Stephens Nursery
School
Ronald Martorelli–St. Dominic’s
Elementary School
Marianne Franzese MS, MA, RDT, LCAT
Vincent Albrecht–Saint Edward The
Confessor School
Susan Flanagan-Herman
Dr. Samuel M. Thompson–
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Farmingdale High School
Michael Spence–Bethpage High
School
Maryalice Doherty–Holy Family
School–Hicksville
William Bernhard–Ward Melville High
School
Thomas DePaola–Carle Place H.S.–
Carle Place
Dr. Giovanni Durante–Syosset H.S.
TEACHER
Kathleen Harrigan–Our Lady Of
Mercy
Suzanne Zimmerman–St Stephens
Nursery School
Pam Basile -Center Moriches
Samrita Chandhok, M.D. -North Shore
Hebrew Academy HS
Karen Spaventa–Our Lady Of Mercy
Jason Crockett–Voyage Academics
Bryan Crockett–Voyage Academics
Kimberly Becvar Valdemira
Joseph Melendez
Daniel Cosgrove
Angela Walsh
Miss Elizabeth King–St. Dominic
Jennifer Turner
Regina Hall–St. John the Baptist DHS
TRADE SCHOOL
The LEARN Center
Island Drafting & Technical Institute
BSI Security Training
CNS Environmental
Central Islip Adult & Continuing
Education
Barry Tech
Nassau BOCES Adult Evening
Program at Barry Tech
Long Island Training Center
Long Island Nail & Skin Care Institute
Institute Polytechnic Corp
Hunter Business School–Levittown
The Franklin Career Institute–
Hempstead
The Entrepreneur Center–Melville
Electrical Training Center
Rathe Training Center
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Our Lady Of VictOry SchOOL
Our Lady of Victory is a place where belief and knowledge meet.
Parents who are in search of spiritual and academic growth for their
kids will find solace in this learning community which is safe, nurturing,
and based on Christian tradition. Their winning educational program
combines experienced teachers, excellent administrators and active
parents. All classes are based on Jesus’ teachings of love, instilling each
child with an excellent academic background and a desire to serve the
Kingdom of God. As they impart the message of the Gospel, instructors
encourage individual students to bring their own unique insights and
interpretations to discussions. Our Lady of Victory is proud to faith
filled, independent thinkers who are ready to meet the challenges of a
changing world. www.olvfp.org
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