26 Granted Tenure in Scarsdale

In a conference room packed full of supporting family, friends, and colleagues, 26 Scarsdale faculty members were granted tenure during a heartwarming ceremony on Monday, May 12th. The Tenure Conferral Ceremony celebrated the achievement of each of the faculty members, including 22 teachers, two guidance counselors, one school psychologist, and one administrator, who received tenure after a rigorous probationary period.

Before welcoming and introducing the evening’s honorees, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Meghan Troy related, “This is a very important milestone in their careers as they have truly earned this distinction and recommendation. The process of earning tenure is one filled with hard work, effort, feedback and reflection.” Troy went on to describe the thorough appraisal system during the years-long probationary period saying it “Relies on a wide variety of inputs to inform a decision to recommend tenure, including formal and informal observations, mentoring, and administrative reviews.”

Introduced by the principal or a colleague from their respective schools, each faculty member was then recognized and applauded for their unique contributions, such as fostering student engagement, creating a sense of belonging, and demonstrating professional growth. The ceremony highlighted the importance of tenure in recognizing their dedication and impact on the Scarsdale community.

Troy also explained that as a token of appreciation, each honoree would receive a small plant and added, “It has been a pleasure watching you grow, and we look forward to watching the growth in the years ahead and how you shape the future. As I continue to evolve in my role, I remain inspired by the potential for innovation and the transformative power of compassion in shaping the future.”

The following faculty members received tenure:

Before the newly tenured faculty members received a standing ovation, BOE President Suzie Hahn expressed, “I'd also like to take a moment on behalf of the Board to recognize and celebrate our incredibly dedicated educators who are attaining tenure tonight. Receiving tenure is a significant achievement and involves a lengthy process that is rigorous, comprehensive and thoughtful. We are fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated professionals like all of you who are passionate about education and work so hard every day on behalf of our students. Teachers are true heroes with superpowers of knowledge, compassion and an unwavering sense of the mission of excellence in education. Thank you for your commitment to our students and to our schools.”