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New Hyde Park-Garden City Park teacher receives Bright Light award

Photo caption: From left: Directory of Curriculum and Instruction Kim LaRegina, Technology Integration Specialist Jeanine Laurino, Manor Oaks School Principal Jane Ruthkowski, first grade teacher and Bright Light Christina Sciarrotto, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Morrison-Raptis and Director of Technology and Innovation Jennifer Scamell. Photo courtesy of New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District

Manor Oaks School first-grade teacher Christina Sciarrotto was named a 2024 Bright Light by the Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technologies for her work in integrating technology into the classroom.

Sciarrotto was nominated for the award due to her work to equip her first graders with technology skills. Through her role as summer school principal, she ensures her students and teachers have access to technology and provides professional development opportunities to the staff. Sciarrotto is also a member of the district’s Technology Advisory Committee.

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She was honored, among the other award recipients, at a luncheon on Jan. 17.

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