Best School Principal on Long Island

The school principal runs the whole operation. He or she is responsible for ensuring student safety while also developing rules and policies to help keep everything smooth and in order. A good principal also develops a positive relationship with students, faculty and staff and makes the learning environment one everyone wants to be part of. So without further ado, we present to you the Best School Principal on Long Island.

2018: Long Islanders Voted Vincent Albrecht Best School Principal on Long Island

Vincent Albrecht

2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset. 516-921-7767. stedwardconfessor.org

Vincent Albrecht is the beloved principal of St. Edward the Confessor School, known to students for his wide collection of ties and unbridled enthusiasm for his school, its teachers, parents, and students. This Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a member of the Baptismal preparation team and church representative for scouting, fosters a love of learning, a deference to the Catholic Church, and preparation for college, earning him this honorable distinction as Best School Principal on Long Island!

2017: Long Islanders Voted Vincent Albrecht Best School Principal on Long Island

Vincent Albrecht
2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset. 516-921-7767. stedwardconfessor.org
Vincent Albrecht is the beloved principal of St. Edward the Confessor School, known to students for his wide collection of ties and unbridled enthusiasm for his school, its teachers, parents, and students. This Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a member of the Baptismal preparation team and church representative for scouting, fosters a love of learning, a deference to the Catholic Church, and preparation for college, earning him this honorable distinction as Best School Principal on Long Island!

2016: (Tie) Long Islanders Voted Dr. Giovanni Durante Best School Principal on Long Island

Dr. Giovanni Durante – Syosset H.S.
70 S Woods Rd., Syosset. 516-364-5675. syosseths.com
Dr. Durante’s love for Syosset High School can be noted by his enthusiastic support of all SHS events. A constant presence, Durante prides himself on staying involved, actively listening to his students, and working with students and staff to create a thriving experience for all. As a teacher who rose to administrator level, Durante understands students’ needs from the classroom and beyond, and supports his teachers in equal measure.

2016: (Tie) Long Islanders Voted Glen Zakian Best School Principal on Long Island

Glen Zakian – Farmingdale High School
150 Lincoln St., Farmingdale. 516-752-6600. farmingdaleschools.org
For nearly 30 years, Glen Zakian has dedicated his professional life to educating young minds. First as assistant principal at Plainview-Old Bethpage’s JFK H.S., then to the Harborfields School District, and finally, during his eight year (and counting) tenure at Farmingdale, Zakian has shown through example, that he is more than simply an educator and administrator, but an inspiration for both teachers and students alike. Zakian is a role model. He is a mentor. Zakian is a driving force who reflects and shares the most sought-after values of our educational system and society. This top honor—tied with Syosset High School’s Dr. Durante—is a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence, both in and out of the classroom. It’s also a resounding, emphatic “Thank You” from the Farmingdale student body and the community at large.

2015: Long Islanders Voted Glen Zakian of Farmingdale High School Best School Principal on Long Island!

Glen Zakian, Farmingdale High School
150 Lincoln St., Farmingdale. 516-752-6600. farmingdaleschools.org

For nearly three decades Glen Zakian has been selflessly and whole-heartedly dedicating his life to education. Whether as assistant principal at Plainview-Old Bethpage’s JFK H.S., his tenure in the Harborfields School District, or his seven years and counting in Farmingdale, Zakian has shown through example, that he is much more than simply an educator. Zakian is a role model and a mentor to not only the countless students he’s instructed and help shape into intelligent, responsible adults, but to his colleagues as well. Zakian is nothing short of inspirational, a driving force who reflects and shares the most sought-after values of our educational system and society. This top honor—two years in a row —is a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence, both in and out of the classroom. It’s also a resounding, emphatic “Thank You” from students, parents and teachers alike.

2014: Long Islanders voted Glen Zakian in Farmingdale Best School Principal on Long Island!

1. Glen Zakian – Farmingdale High School
150 Lincoln St., Farmingdale. 516-752-6600. farmingdaleschools.org

2. Gene Fennell – Holy Trinity High School
98 Cherry Lane, Hicksville. 516-433-2900. holytrinityhs.echalk.com

3. Maryalice Doherty – Holy Family School
17 Fordham Ave., Hicksville. 516-938-3846. hfsli.org

2013: Long Islanders Voted Gene Fennell of Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Best School Principal on Long Island!

1. Gene Fennell – Holy Trinity Diocesan High School
98 Cherry Lane, Hicksville. 516-433-2900. www.holytrinityhs.echalk.com

2. Nan Doherty – St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
1170 Montauk Hwy., West Islip. 631-587-8000. www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net

3. Alicia Konecny–May Moore Elementary School
239 Central Ave., Deer Park. 631-274-4460. www.deerparkschools.org

2012: Long Islanders Voted Sister Joanne Deegan of Our Lady of Mercy Schools Best School Principal on Long Island!

1. Sister Joanne Deegan/Our Lady of Mercy School
520 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville. 516-433-7040. www.olmshicks.org

2. Gene Fennell/Holy Trinity Diocesan High School
98 Cherry Lane, Hicksville. 516-433-2900. holytrinityhs.echalk.com

3. Aileen O’Rourke/JFK Elementary School
94 Woodland Rd., East Islip. 631-581-1608. www.eischools.org