Plainedge Public Schools
Plainedge Public Schools

Superintendent of Schools

The Plainedge School District’s Board of Education appointed Dr. Edward A. Salina, Jr. as the District’s new Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2011.

Dr. Salina was assistant superintendent in the Roslyn School District. He has more than 16 years of experience in public schools. He began his career in the New York City public schools 17 years ago as a middle and high school math teacher. In 1996, he assumed the position of Assistant Principal for the Shoreham-Wading River Middle School, following which he was appointed to a district-level leadership position in the Lindenhurst Public School District.

Utilizing his undergraduate mechanical engineering degree, Dr. Salina has successfully designed educational computer systems and networks in all of his previous school systems.

In 2001, Dr. Salina became the Director of Information Systems and Computer Education as well as Director of Administrative Services for the Roslyn Public Schools. After a short period of time, he was promoted to the position of Principal at Roslyn’s East Hills Elementary School, while continuing to have the oversight and management of the District’s technology. In 2003 he was promoted to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Administration, in which he was responsible for Human Resources as well as Administrative and Instructional Technologies.

Dr. Salina has also worked as an adjunct professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for Touro College and L.I.U at C.W. Post, focusing his attention on the use of instructional technology in schools and programs that target the needs of special education students as well as gifted children.

Dr. Salina completed his doctoral work at Teachers College.

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On behalf of everyone here in the Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration, and the Board of Education, we wish you all a Happy and Healthy Spring Recess I and Holiday Season!
 
We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and a reminder that on this day we will celebrate Autism Awareness Day 2024!
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A candlelight vigil will be held tonight, Wednesday (March 27, 2024) at 7 pm at Brady Park in Massapequa Park to commemorate the life of fallen hero, NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. This gathering provides a space for our community to unite in remembrance and solidarity. We will honor Officer Diller's courage and selflessness as we come together to pay our respects. All are welcome to join in this moment of tribute and show support to Officer Diller and his loved ones.💙💙💙
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We invite all students and staff to join us in wearing blue tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, as we pay our respects to fallen NYPD Officer, Jonathan Diller. Plainedge Public Schools sends our thoughts and prayers to the NYPD and Officer Diller’s family. To the parents, guardians, staff members, alumni, and community members of Plainedge who serve in various law enforcement capacities – we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your dedicated service. Your contributions are greatly valued, and we are truly thankful to each of you.
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During Kindness Week, our schools participated in The Linus Project! Our students engaged in assembling "No Sew" blankets to provide comfort to children and families experiencing hardship. Our students proudly donated 130+ blankets! We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the many PTA members and parents who have generously supported our students in making these blankets.
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🌞 Exciting News! Our Summer Enrichment Program is back! Join us for a blend of classroom learning and summer camp activities, creating an engaging and educational summer experience that our students truly enjoy!

Registration is now open! Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the fun!

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