The Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center (ALC) hosted its annual Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 18. During this holiday event, ALC teachers, staff, and students are joined by district administrators and Board of Education trustees to share a delicious meal and express their gratitude for the learning opportunities provided through this unique program. ALC faculty serve the components of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to their students, who represent many different countries and diverse cultures from around the world. The celebration also features speakers who share their personal experiences, with a focus on community and education. Leading up to the Thanksgiving celebration, ALC student representatives hosted a food drive to benefit the St. Aloysius Interfaith Food Pantry in Great Neck to support neighbors in need this holiday season.
Adult Learning Center student representatives (front row, left to right) Liyan (CiCi) Chen, Ashlie Cordova, Judith Huang, Wentao Jiang, Limei Zhang, Yuhong Xu, Guangli Yang, (middle row) Hanna Kosovilka, Karen Jiang and Young Ae Sohn are pictured with Board Trustees Steven Chen and Rebecca Sassouni, Board Vice President Joanne Chan, Board Trustee Donna Peirez, (back row) Director of Human Resources Jennifer Kirby, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Pupil Personnel Dr. Joseph Hickey, ALC Director Dr. Errin Hatwood, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth R. Bossert, and Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Daniel Holtzman, and Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Diana Haanraadts.
