New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano recently toured the William Floyd Learning Center.
Founded seven years ago in 2017, the facility serves as an alternative elementary school program that serves elementary-aged students.
The school has smaller student-to-teacher ratios with a laser-like focus on serving the social, emotional, and academic needs of children.
“My Chief of Staff and I were awestruck by the impressive staff and their interactions with the students in this program. As we toured, students would approach us, extend their hand for a shake, introduce themselves by name, and state something positive about themselves. Neither of us left there with a dry eye due to the heartwarming atmosphere. Parents and the community should be extremely grateful this program exists. Students can remain within their district and community learning how to cope and being educated in an atmosphere that allows for a non-traditional style of teaching, helping them learn to the best of their ability,” said Assemblyman DeStefano.
Assemblyman DeStefano also praised William Floyd Learning Center Principal Gary Bretton, Assistant Principal Lisa Tanturri, William Floyd School District: Superintendent Kevin Coster, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instruction Dr. Stacey Scalise, and Board Members Lorraine Mentz and Kevin Meyer.