One of our own, Bill Mitaritonna, a Half Hollow Hills HS West social studies teacher and coach has self-published a memoir entitled Last of the Redmen on Amazon. It chronicles his connection with family and basketball. When asked why he decided to write this book Bill stated “About 10 years ago at Christmas, my [...]
Every year, HHHTA delegates attend NYSUT's RA to hear from leaders in education, labor and politics. As importantly, while there, we give direction to NYSUT through the democratic process. This year, our union is proud to support a number of Resolutions that have come before our Executive Board. We'll be voting for and [...]
With two more phone banks on the horizon, we're raffling off some awesome prizes for our members who make the most calls! 2 Tickets for A Night with Amy Schumer Comedian and activist Amy Schumer is hosting a comedy fundraiser for Liuba Shirley this Sunday evening at the Westbury Theater. For [...]
Labor unions deserve credit for many of the workplace policies that Americans now take for granted—a 40-hour work week, a minimum wage, pay for overtime, and protections from health and safety hazards—and the labor movement continues to champion state and local policies such as paid sick days and paid family leave, policies that are beneficial [...]
As part of NYSUT's booming "Our Voice, Our Values, Our Union" branding campaign, the union offers a new, online store to purchase branded gear at wholesale prices. You can now get car magnets, yard signs, buttons and stickers at www.nysut.org/gear or www.nysut.org/ShowYourColors. In the next week or two, the online store will also offer t-shirts and polo [...]
In October, Deborah Rossi (Otsego), Dawn Montelle (West Hollow) and I attended NYSUT’s 39th Annual School Related Professionals Leadership Conference in Albany, NY. The conference was attended by SRPs from across New York State, including 85 first-time attendees. School Related Professionals encompasses all non-teacher positions, including clerical, health care, custodial, teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, aides, kitchen [...]
I attended a mentorship meeting on November 15, 2017 in the boardroom at Central Office. The meeting was run by Rick Keller and was well attended by nearly 20 new members to the Half Hollow Hills family this year. Members were from different areas of the profession including classroom teachers, special area teachers, and support [...]
Saturday October 20, 2017 was unlike any other Saturday for the Hills community. Unseasonably warm, the air was crisp and alive with anticipation. Music filled the air. Members of the community lined the area in front of and around our schools. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the annual homecoming parade and football game. Colorful floats with [...]
