On August 26, the Great Neck Public Schools hosted a New Faculty Orientation to welcome new teachers for the 2025–2026 school year. New teachers and pupil personnel staff were greeted by Board of Education President Grant Toch, Vice President Joanne Chan, and Trustees Steve Chen, Donna Peirez and Rebecca Sassouni; Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth R. Bossert; Deputy Superintendent John O’Keefe; Assistant Superintendents Diana Haanraadts, Dr. Daniel Holtzman, and Dr. Joseph Hickey; Director of Human Resources Jennifer Kirby; Great Neck Teachers Association (GNTA) President James Daszenski; Association of Supervisors and Administrators (SAGES) President Dr. Alison Brennan; building principals and other administrators.

The New Faculty Orientation program was spread over two full days to provide new teachers with important information and tools for a successful start to their first year in the district. On day one, all new teachers met in the South High library to learn about district services and procedures. Speakers included administrators from human resources, special education, technology, and more. This year's program also featured a special presentation about the history of the Great Neck Public Schools, led by Board Trustee Ms. Peirez.

For day two of orientation, new teachers reported to their assigned buildings to meet colleagues and learn more about the schools in which they will be working. 

Welcome to the newest members of the GNPS family!