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Maria Rianna is the new superintendent who was really strong on curriculum, someone who is sensitive to the culture of our school The Malverne Board of Edu- district, that embraces diversication has appointed Maria ty,” Board of Education PresiRianna as the district’s new dent Jeanne D’Esposito said. In addition, keeping the superintendent of schools, replacing Lorna Lewis, who lines of communication open announced that she would and providing transparency were emphasized as desired retire in June after characteristics for serving five years the incoming in the position. superintendent. After the board “That was a real voted to approve p r i o r i t y fo r t h e the contract on b o a r d a s we l l , ” Ja n . 1 4 , R i a n n a D’Esposito added. signed a three-year “I do think that we contract with the were able to find district and will somebody who met be gin serving in MARIA RIANNA those needs.” her new post on Malverne In her previous July 1. superintendent role, Rianna “I am extremely, enhanced curricuextremely excited,” lum and impleRianna said. “I think it’s going to be a wonder- mented professional developful experience, and I’m so ment programs that helped increase Glen Cove’s graduathrilled.” Rianna has served as super- tion rate from 74 to 90 percent. intendent for the Glen Cove She’s also secured grant funding for her district, introduced City School District since 2013. During the search for a new new educational programs, and superintendent, the Malverne enhanced district facilities. Rianna began her career in community expressed interest in a leader that can provide a education as a special educalong-term commitment to the tion teacher, before taking on various administrative posidistrict. “They wanted somebody Continued on page 9
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Humanitarian award recipients norma Britt, center, and Florence Balay were joined by Superintendent Lorna Lewis and celebration emcees Savannah green and Jordan exilus.
Malverne honors Dr. King’s legacy Awards recognize longtime school leaders By MADISoN GUSlER mgusler@liherald.com
Nearly 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Malverne to help desegregate the school district, community members gathered to celebrate his legacy and honor those who continue to uphold the values that King spoke so often about. The 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was held in the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium, and began with a modern dance performance by the HTH Creativity Club. They danced to King’s words, wearing shirts bearing the words “I am the dream.” Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the packed auditorium joined in singing “Lift
Every Voice and Sing” by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson. Often referred to as the “Black national anthem,” the song recognizes the strengths and triumphs of AfricanAmericans. Ethan Jolly, a 7th grader, produced a twopart video series, “A Dream Comes True,” exploring the history of racial division in the Malverne district and the efforts to desegregate its schools, introduce a black studies group and hire more black teachers. Jolly highlighted the impact of King’s contributions to the school district, reflecting on the rich diversity in today’s classrooms. Florence Balay and Norma Britt were presented with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Awards. Balay has worked in Continued on page 20
think it’s going to be a wonderful experience.