Maryanne Ceriello is a teacher deeply embedded into the fabric of Sargent life and has committed 22 years to teaching physical education to Beacon students. Now just 3 years shy of retirement, Mrs. Ceriello is being involuntarily transferred to JVF weeks before the beginning of the school year. This devastating move has blindsided both staff and Sargent families.
Mrs. Ceriello is dearly loved by Sargent students and parents and transferring her right before the start of the school year will be harmful to the school climate. Mrs. Ceriello creates a wonderful, welcoming environment for Sargent students and her presence at the school is important for our children. Her complete dedication to the kids and her enthusiasm and love for teaching at Sargent is undeniable.
We've seen numerous transfers in recent years at Sargent that have included administration, teachers, and support staff. We owe it to our kids to create stability at their school and allowing Mrs. Ceriello to finish out her career at Sargent is extremely important to the undersigned parents, collegues, and students- past and present:
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August 30, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2016
August 27, 2016
We are approaching one hundred signatures which is the threshold required to trigger a formal follow up with the district superintendent. Please ensure your circle has signed this petition today so we can present a unified position at the upcoming board session.
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Maryanne's heart and soul is in Sargent. She is a wonderfully enthusiastic teacher. It makes absolutely no sense to involuntarily transfer her to another school 3 years to retirement. The move seems spiteful and mean spirited, not to mention unfair to her students.
I worked at Sargent for almost 30 yrs (retired now but still subbing when needed) and knew/know Maryanne.She is a wonderful teacher and friend. PLEASE leave her at SARGENT to finish out her career in the BCSD. Stop moving people around for no good reason.
Mrs. Ceriello is adored by the Sargent Students and Staff! She earned the 2008 NYS Elementary PE Teacher of the Year Award due to her commitment and dedication to our Sargent Community.
Ms. Ceriello had just purchased a bunch of new equipment and was building a stellar PE program at Sargent. This move pulls the rug out from under her and is NOT thr way we should be treating our best teachers.
My 5th grade boy is very upset about this transfer - she has worked with him in gym class and after school with his coordination and he feels very bonded to her.
A great phys Ed teacher
I have 3 children, the youngest is now in her second year of college. They all attended Sargent School and had Mrs. Ceriello as their PE teacher. She is not only a fantastic teacher, but a great coach and a truly wonderful person who loves her job and the children she teaches and coaches.
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Maryanne Ceriello is a teacher deeply embedded into the fabric of Sargent life and has committed 22 years to teaching physical education to Beacon students. Now just 3 years shy of retirement, Mrs. Ceriello is being involuntarily transferred to JVF weeks before the beginning of the school year. This devastating move has blindsided both staff and Sargent families.
Mrs. Ceriello is dearly loved by Sargent students and parents and transferring her right before the start of the school year will be harmful to the school climate. Mrs. Ceriello creates a wonderful, welcoming environment for Sargent students and her presence at the school is important for our children. Her complete dedication to the kids and her enthusiasm and love for teaching at Sargent is undeniable.
We've seen numerous transfers in recent years at Sargent that have included administration, teachers, and support staff. We owe it to our kids to create stability at their school and allowing Mrs. Ceriello to finish out her career at Sargent is extremely important to the undersigned parents, collegues, and students- past and present:
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 30, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2016
August 27, 2016
We are approaching one hundred signatures which is the threshold required to trigger a formal follow up with the district superintendent. Please ensure your circle has signed this petition today so we can present a unified position at the upcoming board session.
69 Comments
I had her from k-5 as my gym teacher and honestly she was my favorite gym teacher of all time. She always knew how to make gym class fun for everyone. She organized many events like field day and walk to school day. She even volunteers to go to the annual 5th grade trip to Sharpe. She helped make my experience at Sargent unforgettable
Maryanne's heart and soul is in Sargent. She is a wonderfully enthusiastic teacher. It makes absolutely no sense to involuntarily transfer her to another school 3 years to retirement. The move seems spiteful and mean spirited, not to mention unfair to her students.
I worked at Sargent for almost 30 yrs (retired now but still subbing when needed) and knew/know Maryanne.She is a wonderful teacher and friend. PLEASE leave her at SARGENT to finish out her career in the BCSD. Stop moving people around for no good reason.
Mrs. Ceriello is adored by the Sargent Students and Staff! She earned the 2008 NYS Elementary PE Teacher of the Year Award due to her commitment and dedication to our Sargent Community.
Ms. Ceriello had just purchased a bunch of new equipment and was building a stellar PE program at Sargent. This move pulls the rug out from under her and is NOT thr way we should be treating our best teachers.
My 5th grade boy is very upset about this transfer - she has worked with him in gym class and after school with his coordination and he feels very bonded to her.
A great phys Ed teacher
I have 3 children, the youngest is now in her second year of college. They all attended Sargent School and had Mrs. Ceriello as their PE teacher. She is not only a fantastic teacher, but a great coach and a truly wonderful person who loves her job and the children she teaches and coaches.
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I had her from k-5 as my gym teacher and honestly she was my favorite gym teacher of all time. She always knew how to make gym class fun for everyone. She organized many events like field day and walk to school day. She even volunteers to go to the annual 5th grade trip to Sharpe. She helped make my experience at Sargent unforgettable