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Manhasset Public Schools Celebrates 2026 Retirees

Manhasset Public Schools Celebrates 2026 Retirees

On June 3, Manhasset Public Schools held its annual Retirement Reception to honor its esteemed retirees. Held in celebration of their collective decades of dedicated service, the afternoon ceremony paid tribute to the educators, administrators and support staff members who have spent their careers shaping the minds and futures of Manhasset’s students.

The atmosphere of the reception perfectly mirrored the warmth and admiration our district holds for these exceptional individuals. Surrounded by Board of Education members, administrators and colleagues, our retirees were celebrated for the profound, lasting impact they leave behind. Each story shared throughout the afternoon served as a powerful reminder that the true strength of Manhasset Schools lies in the dedication of its people.

Honoring Our 2026 Retirees

We extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the following staff members for their years of unwavering commitment to excellence in education:

  • Daisy Castellon
  • Jorge De La O
  • Michael Faraci
  • Kelly Fredrickson
  • Beth Hsu
  • Brian Katz
  • Andrea Monda
  • Lori Pietrafesa
  • Teresa Pistorino
  • Cassy Santomauro
  • Robert Sirico
  • Anne Soldano
  • Julío Soto
  • Barbara Speight
  • Samuel Vasquez
  • Adriana Velasquez
  • Holly Weinstein

Thank You for Your Service to Manhasset students!

To our 2026 retirees: your legacy of excellence, kindness and unwavering commitment to our student body will continue to inspire the Manhasset family for generations to come. We offer our deepest thank you to each of our retirees for your extraordinary service, and we wish you the absolute best of luck with your next chapter!

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Seven people stand in front of a blue backdrop with an orange %22M%22 logo, while the foreground shows a tiled floor.
A group of people stand in front of a blue backdrop with %22M%22 logos, while an American flag stands to the left.
In the foreground, a table is laden with wrapped gifts and blue gift bags, while in the background, a woman speaks at a podium to an audience seated at round tables in a brightly lit room with a large screen displaying a presentation.
People are seated at round tables in the foreground, while a large group stands and applauds in the background.
Two women are interacting in the foreground at a gathering, while a crowd of people are seated at tables in the background.
Two women embrace in the foreground while an audience watches in the background of a brightly lit event hall.
Two men in navy shirts stand in front of a patterned backdrop, with one speaking at a podium in the background.
A group of ten people in uniform stand in front of a blue backdrop with the letter %22M%22 repeated, while an American flag is visible to the left.
A woman in a tan dress and a tall man in a blue polo shirt stand together in the foreground, while a crowd of people applauds them in the background.
A smiling couple poses in front of a blue backdrop with repeating school logos.
Two smiling women in the foreground are posing for a photo with a blurred background of people clapping at an event.
Three women smile at the camera in the foreground, while a blurred crowd of people stands in the background.
Four men pose for a photo in the foreground, with a modern office space visible in the background.
A group of people stand in front of a blue banner with %22M%22 logos, while an American flag is visible on the left.
A group of six people, some holding flowers, stand in front of a plain wall with an orange tablecloth visible on the right.