The district has appointed Acting Principal Rosemary DeGennaro as principal of New Hyde Park Memorial High School, effective Aug. 29.
Ms. DeGennaro has served on the administration team at New Hyde Park Memorial High School for the past 16 years as an assistant principal. Among her responsibilities, she provided ongoing mentorship for department chairs, provided professional development on classroom management, had complete knowledge of the Master Schedule for grades 7-12 and the Special Education program, and maintained and updated all school safety plans.
Additionally, Ms. DeGennaro is an active participant in the school community, serving as the co-chair of the Middle States Evaluation Committee, overseeing the school’s Safety Committee and Shared Decision-Making Committee, and serving as the building representative for District Food Advisory Committee and Grade Book Committee. She is also involved with the New Hyde Park PTSA and the Dad’s Club.
Ms. DeGennaro holds a bachelor’s in English and secondary education from Queens College, a master’s in ELA curriculum and learning disabilities from St. John’s University, and a professional diploma in administration/supervision from St. John’s University.
