He helped refocus the curriculum at the high school. And he is mentoring other teachers in the district.

The issue of underage drinking is a national concern for schools and parents. At Miller Place we are not immune to teen drinking issues or many other national trends on teen activity. Students at the meeting made it clear that our community is no different than other communities both on Long Island and across the nation.

I left a message for him in Copiague, where he was teaching at the time. I told him we had some openings and asked if he was interested.