The Niskayuna Central School District recently recognized a group of faculty members who reached a major milestone in their professional careers: the granting of tenure. This represents years of rigorous evaluation, professional growth, and proven effectiveness in the classroom.
Family, colleagues, administrators, and Board of Education members gathered before a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to honor 17 educators for their dedication to academic excellence, student growth, and the Niskayuna school community. Each honoree was presented with a gold apple in appreciation of their hard work and continued commitment to the district.
Fall 2026 Tenure Honorees
The district proudly recognizes 15 faculty members who officially received tenure in Fall 2026:
- Nicholas Courtemanche
- Melinda Barnes
- Kimberly Crenshaw
- Bethany Ference
- Nicole Fyvie
- Nicole Lassone
- Megan Loefke
- Chelsea Perkins
- Kristen Reck
- Benjamin Rudolph
- Sarah Mae Sinisi
- Timothy Solinger
- Jacquelyn Ogen (Woods)
- Ilyse Levine
- Sara Bussert
Mid-Year Tenure Recipients
The district also extended its congratulations to faculty members who achieved tenure mid-year during the 2025-26 school year:
- Rachel Kunker
- Katie Viddivo
The district extends its appreciation to each of these educators for their passion, leadership and lasting impact on our school community.