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Potpourri
Good to Know..
100
Recently named a principal of the year, this person started as a BHS teacher, then assistant principal, then became the FRES principal before becoming the principal at BHS. A biology guy at heart, he is married to a BHS teacher and often asks that people be positive, patient and flexible.
Who is Tom Hall?
100
He is a former TCMS teacher, a former teacher center director, a graduate of the SJFC doctorate in executive leadership program and a parent of four. Also married to a BHS teacher but not the same one as Dr. Hall, he is an assistant principal who hails from Utica, NY.
Who is Mike Malloy?
100
This principal is the mother of 2, that's right, 2 sets of twins! She is a literacy expert, having been a literacy coach at FRES. She was an RCSD teacher and a college professor before coming to Brighton. Prior to this position she was a the assistant director of humanities.
Who is Allison Rioux?
100
This assistant principal came to us most recently from the Fairport CSD. Prior to her time there she was a teacher at CRPS. She grew up on a dairy farm and then played D 1 volleyball at Niagara University.
Who is Maurin Jeffries?
100
He is Emma, Charlie and Peter's Dad. Formerly a second grade teacher, waiter, valet car parker, process server, and summer rec worker/driver of the playmobile, this administrator asked his wife to marry him in the castle at Disney when Cinderella presented her with a ring in a glass slipper.
Who is Kevin McGowan?
100
Work this summer included a new roof at BHS, a chiller at TCMS, new tennis courts, turf field and track. Plans for CRPS and other district improvements were submitted to the state for approval. We should be breaking ground on our next phase this spring.
What is the Brighton Facilities Improvement Project?
200
Originally hailing from Bolivar Richburg, this former member of the military police was once an elementary teacher, an assistant principal in Niagara County and after years of working closely with the counseling and special ed. departments, is the assistant principal who overseas AIM and other specialized programs at BHS.
Who is Teresa Mosher?
200
She also woke up to smell 12 corners and came to us from Pittsford. This assistant principal was formerly a school counselor and a college soccer player. The child of a long time, well-loved administrator in Brockport, she works closely with the special education department and this year's 8th graders.
Who is Betsy Balling?
200
A former Greece CSD teacher and then special education administrator, this mother of two superstar runners is an AP at FRES. She is your go to person for special education or a big smile and warm greeting.
Who is Deanna Spagnola?
200
He is an actor, a former elementary teacher, a former reading teacher, a graduate of Eastridge HS, and has the voice of an angel. This principal loves building wide read alouds and most recently dressed up as Mr. Potato Head for Halloween. He was a RH teacher before becoming an administrator at Churchville. Father of two preschool age children, he looks at all of the CRPS kids as his own and treats them as such.
Who is Matt Tappon?
200
She is the proud of mother of two grown sons, one working hard in medical school, one in purchasing for a company in NYC, this administrator is the one to go to for support of your children in many ways. She kept track of Tom Hall at FRES after a distinguished career as a teacher at RH and a year of teaching at Hillel.
Who is Carolyn Rabidoux?
200
This person is a former Brighton parent, current pastor of Seneca United Methodist Church in Irondequoit, an adjunct professor at Roberts, a doctoral student at SJFC, and a D/E consultant having served in many different roles throughout the area. He's working with us as the facilitator of the D/E committee and as a liaison to several groups and ombudsman of sorts for all families.
Who is Marlowe?
300
This excellent AP at BHS saw the light and came to BHS from Pittsford. She had worked as a K-12 expert in Social Studies having been a Social Studies teacher. She currently works closely with that department among others while also working on student clubs and activities.
Who is Sarah Jacob?
300
A Brighton grad who works in the same building he once attended and his father once attended, this principal is also the proud dad of three Brighton alums. He was a PE teacher in Penfield and has climbed all of the Adirondack high peaks, most of them with his children. A Brightonian through and through, he never hesitates to be a talent show stopper or the best dressed on Halloween.
Who is Rob Thomas?
300
This is a pledge first recited at FRES. It has to do with hands of a different color and was at the heart of the Brighton Believes effort!
What is the purple hands pledge?
300
This K-12 administrator loves the climbing wall at CRPS while checking it out as a Dad to two CRPS students. He makes sure that PE and Health teachers have what they need and are giving your children what they need. He loves the two days in between fall and spring sports as it gives him time to reflect on his own star college baseball career.
Who is Nate Merritt?
300
She is certified to teach welding and was formerly a technology director, curriculum administrator and special education teacher. She lives on a farm and likes to remind us that our food does not come from Wegmans. An expert in instructional technology and all things curriculum, she was recognized last year by the GV ASCD for her excellence in leadership. She is the VERY proud grandma to two little boys under the age of one.
Who is Debby Baker?
300
Family engagement, hiring practices for developing a more diverse staff, special education, discipline practices, culturally responsive/inclusive practices and curriculum.
Areas the district is studying and addressing.
400
A former FRES principal as well, this administrator was once a HS math teacher in Fairport, a HS summer school principal for BOCES and an Olympic skier. He's a Brighton Dad and the biggest fan of Oeros we know. He now has the opportunity to work with the math department at BHS while being the go to person for test schedule organization.
Who is Matt Comeau?
400
Once a curriculum specialist in Penfield and a former middle school teacher, this accomplished former dancer and mother of three is bringing her council rock knowledge to the position of assistant director of humanities K-8. She also works on professional development and curricular analysis with the district's foreign language teachers. She's just what a pirate is looking for.
Who is Christine Treasure?
400
This is an award given out to few schools nationwide but one that signifies comprehensive excellence in the work being done. It was also the impetus for a trip to Washington DC where Dr. Hall almost shared his hotel bed with the Superintendent of Schools.
What is the Blue Ribbon Award?
400
CRPS looks similar in design to these two other buildings that the district used to use as elementary buildings. One is a Jewish Day School and the other is home to a variety of programs and services from the town and Jewish Family Services.
What are Brookside and Hillel?
400
They volunteer their time on behalf of you and your children. 5 of these people are the parents of Brighton alums, 2 are current Brighton parents and 3 are Brighton alums themselves. Uncommonly committed to K-12 education, they are elected by you to oversee your schools through policy making and constant leadership that represents your hopes and dreams for your children.
What is the Board of Education?
400
High graduation rates for ALL students, wide variety of opportunities on the stage, field, or the court, or with a brush, high SAT scores, revitalization of facilities, high % of yes vote for the budget, exceptional number of master and national board certified teachers, engaged community, focused on rigor, safety, diversity and equity, mental health and wellness, 21st century learning....
BCSD!
500
A former English teacher in the Rush Henrietta schools, this star of stage and accomplished thespian, works with the English and science departments while being a scheduling expert. He is also your portal go to guy and the father of three kids under 6 including a set of twins!
Who is Mike Pincelli?
500
He works everywhere and especially where innovation is happening. This Director of Innovative Student Learning marries the 21st century with the classical arts and everything in between. Formerly a science teacher, wrestling coach and BHS AP, this proud Brighton Dad is located at BHS with boys attending both the high school and TCMS.
Who is Mike Liener?
500
This wiz with the abacus went to school long after they were used. He started as an accountant working with schools until he decided the water was warm and he should jump right in. He counts at home too, particularly when he leave the house. His three daughters are never left behind as they are the apple of his eye. Speaking of apples, he makes sure the cafeteria has them, the busses don't get hit by them and the Building and Grounds are cleared of them. He puts super into Assistant Superintendent.
Who is Lou Alaimo?
500
Popularized by Hans Christian Andersen, this will double in length in 2021 thanks to the overwhelming support of the community.
What is kindergarten?
500
She makes it all happen! As the Clerk to the Board, she is responsible for legal duties related to public meetings, the vote and general operations of the Board of Education. As the executive assistant to the superintendent she makes everything better and keeps the trains running.
Who is Kim Lanzafame?
500
70+ people highly engaged in promoting, supporting and advocating for the best we can do for the children in our community..
YOU...THANK YOU COMMUNITY LEADERS!
