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Long Beach High School

Special Education Department

• Faculty/Staff (516) 897-2036  fax (516) 771-3998

 

Ms. Serena Whitfield - Coordinator

Ms. Cathy Clarke, Secretary

Ms. Tara Roesch, TA

 

Ms. Ankudovych
English
pankudovych@lbeach.org
Mr. Corrigan
Math
mcorrigan@lbeach.org
Ms. Cullinan
English mcullinan@lbeach.org
Mr. Dean
Science
jdean@lbeach.org
Ms. Frishman
English
Efrishman@lbeach.org
Mr. Gaynor
Special Class
tgaynor@lbeach.org
Mr. Graziano
Special Class
jgraziano@lbeach.org
Ms. Guzman
Science
wguzman@lbeach.org
Ms. Lotito
English
jlotito@lbeach.org
Ms. Mastrantuono Science emastrantuono@lbeach.org
Ms. Mena Math smena@lbeach.org
Ms. Moorhead
English
kmoorhead@lbeach.org
Ms. Paul
Math Spaul@lbeach.org
Ms. Podber
Social Studies
ppodber@lbeach.org
Ms. Ranneklev
Math
Lranneklev@lbeach.org
Mr. Rogers
Social Studies
rrogers@lbeach.org
Ms. Sinatra
Special Class
ksinatra@lbeach.org
Ms. Susko
Social Studies
ksusko@lbeach.org
Ms. Tronolone
Reading
stronolone@lbeach.org

• PUPIL PERSONNEL STAFF

Psychologists: 
Dr. Matthew Morand
Mr. Bernard Valentin

Social Workers:
Dr. Jacqueline Agresta
Mr. Conor Manning
Ms. Maria Yaker
Dr. Shelly Cepeda



• RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS

Speech-Language:
Ms. Camila Gamboa
Ms. Beloyianis

Occupational Therapy:
Laura Ragona

Physical Therapy:
Renee Cieleski

•  The Special Education Department offers the full complement of services designed for the individual needs of students classified as having educational disabilities. Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) are available to students who have been evaluated and classified by the district's Committee on Special Education (CSE). Program options include consultant teacher, resource room, integrated co-taught classes, a departmentalized special class program, life skills programs, as well as related services.

•  The School Psychologists and Social Workers work closely with the department to serve each child's individual needs. We strive for the highest standards and support our students in achieving their goals.

 

 

 

                                                   

Transition Planning

•  Transition into the adult world can present challenges for all young people. The process of transition is more difficult for many youth with disabilities and requires unique strategies to enable each student to achieve the maximum possible independence in working, living and participating in the community as adults.

•  Transition services include a coordinated set of activities that are designed to prepare the student for outcomes that he/she envisions for his/her adult life. This may include post-secondary education, employment, vocational training, adult education, adult services, independent living and community participation


•  The following links may be of interest to parents and students with identified disabilities:



 

 

Current News

LBHS presents “Chicago”

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Long Beach High School Theatre Company presented the musical Chicago, Teen Edition. Set in the roaring twenties Chicago, the awarding-winning musical about fame, fortune and acquittal. The show featured 58 cast members including the featured dance troupe and ensemble, 19 musicians and a backstage crew of 15 students. The production team included Director Jordan Hue, along with Musical Director Dr. Michael Capobianco, Pit Orchestra Director/Conductor Leigh Rynecki and Choreographer Christianne Vella. Students presented four performances on March 14. 15 and 16.

“This year’s show was different because we had two casts of leads, so it was twice the reason for people to attend more than once,” said Director Jordan Hue. “Each cast brought something unique to the roles and interpretations of these incredible characters…the students really enjoyed working on it!”

The spring production opened with “All That Jazz” followed by various musical numbers including “Funny Honey,” “Mr. Cellophane,” “Roxie,” and “Me and My Baby.” Lead characters, Roxie Hart played by students Sarah Heller and Max Rosenzweig, Velma Kelly played by students Isabella Alley and Megan Meyer, Matron Mama Morton played by students Stephania Robinson and Justin Frangella, Billy Flynn played by students Nate White and Matthew McCaffrey and Amos Hart play by students Joshua Cohen and Nanichi Arroyo-Hill.

“These dedicated and talented students lit up the stage with their energy, leaving the audience wanting more,” said Julia Lang-Shapiro, Long Beach director of Media, Visual and Performing Arts.

See highlights in slideshow below:

Click here to view the photo slideshow.

Date Added: 3/26/2024

Long Beach High School artists featured at LIU Exhibit

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Long Beach High School students Syd Goldman and Laika Khan recently had artwork featured in the Advanced Visions 19 High School Artists of Excellence Exhibit at LIU Post. Additionally, Syd received an Honorable Mention for her mixed media piece “Pomegranate.”

Congratulations to Laika and Syd on this outstanding achievement!

Date Added: 3/11/2024

LBHS Artists are part of Long Island's Best Competition

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Long Beach High School student artists Keira Fontaine, Juan Pablo Hernandez, Laika Khan and Janiya McArthur have been selected to exhibit their artwork at Heckscher Museum as part of Long Island's Best Young Artists Competition 2024. Additionally, Juan received an Honorable Mention in Drawing.

In its 28th year, Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum is the only juried exhibition on Long Island that offers high school students the opportunity to show their work in a museum. Each year, students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to create a work of art inspired by artwork shown in the Museum during the school year and submit to this prestigious juried exhibition. Hundreds of works of art are submitted from schools across Nassau and Suffolk counties and approximately 80 are chosen for display in the exhibition. Congratulations Keira, Juan, Laika and Janiya on this wonderful honor!

Date Added: 3/12/2024

Long Beach Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

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Long Beach High School is proud to announce that senior Sam Adler was named a finalist in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Sam is among 15,000 students to earn the finalist title. To meet the finalist standing, Sam had to submit a detailed scholarship application which included his academic record. He will find out this spring if he is presented with a National Merit Scholarship Award.

Sam was recognized in the fall as a semifinalist in the program based on his high score on the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Congratulations, Sam!

Date Added: 2/28/2024