On June 24, 2006 we held an awards ceremony for the Classroom Makeover Contest
Ms. Dana Arons, is a Second Grade Teacher at James Weldon Johnson Public School 57 in East Harlem NY. Her applicant is Joe Terranova also from NYC.
Ms. Belardi, is a first Grade Teacher at P.S.I.S. 150 Christopher Street School in Brooklyn NY. Her applicant is Brian McEnaney from Amityville.
Ms. Maria T. Quinones, known as Ms. Q., is a Third grade teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Wyandanch LI, NY. Her applicants are Gloria A. Quinones, her Mom and Antonio Quinones her brother
Giuseppa Ball, Northeast Sales Representative of Carson-Dellosa Publishing and recently mother of twins, has been L.L.Weans reliable connection for over 6 years with the popular Carson-Dellosa products. Her helpful insight can be partially due to her previous employment with Learning How educational stores in Maryland as their Store Manager and Buyer.
Kay Fredericks, Creator and Owner of TREND Enterprises and a former Teacher, has been a leader and mentor in the educational supplies industry for over 35 years, as well as an active volunteer in her community with the Minnesota Council of Boy Scouts of America and other organizations.
Joan Imhof, Community Affairs manager of both Future Corps and Community Champions for Newsday, keeps extremely involved with our schools, teachers and students. Over 575 thousand students with Future Corps have improved L.I. and Queens communities and is open to every public and private school from Kindergarten through College.
Jennifer Keegan, Creator and Publisher of the Long Island Kids Directory, is also a devoted Mom knowledgeable about educational products, services and schools. Her magazine helps to inform the L.I. community of this information.
Danielle Zanghi, from the Long Island Radio Group with it's familiar stations like, KJOY and B103, comes from a family of Teachers. This continuing experience has helped her to appreciate and understand the importance of education, educators and the need for various supplies.
Mrs. Barbara Barashy, IS 227 The Louis Armstrong Middle School, East Elmurst. Applicant, Vera Horn
Mrs. Carol Brenzel, La Frances Hardiman School, Wyandanch. Applicant, Nicole Benfani her Daughter
Mrs. Chipkin, John F. Kennedy Intermediate School, Deer Park. Applicant, Lexxi Saal her loving student
Mr. Richard Frank, P.S. 101, Forest Hills, Queens. Applicant, Bret Grube
Ms. Elizabeth Galvin, Just Kids Early Childhood Center, Lindenhurst. Applicant, Kerry A. Clock Co-Teacher
Ms. Angela Gianotti, John F. Kennedy Intermediate School, Deer Park. Applicant, Ann M. Devito her Mom, Mrs.Deegan, Mrs. Orto, Mrs. Rothman & John Gianotti her brother
Ms. Marlene L'Hommedieu, Mulligan Intermediate School, Central Islip. Applicant, Barbara Mallonee Co-Teacher & bestfriend
Ms. Melissa Love, Connetquot Elementary School, East Islip. Applicant, Myra Mayer her Mom
Mrs. Claudette Matus, Gatelot Avenue Elementary, Sachem CSD. Applicant, Jo-Ann Nevins
Ms. Susanne Martillotti, PS 346 Abe Stark School, Brooklyn. Applicant, Gary Kapps her Dad
Ms. Laura O'Neill, East Lake Lockhart, McKenna School, Massapequa. Applicant, Maryann Battista her Mom
Mrs. Laura Pasqualone, Robbins Lane elementary School, Syosset. Applicant, Jim Pasqualone her Husband
Ms. Shannon Reilly, NYPS 255 Reing School, Brooklyn. Applicant, Patricia Reilly her Mom
Mr. Anthony Roche, A.P.Willets Elementary School, Syosset. Applicants, Sarah Roche his Sister and Mrs. Sarah T. Roche his Mom
Ms. Lou-Ann Walden, Ss Joachim and Anne School, Queens. Applicant, Sister Karen Lademan