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Jan 26, 2021 · Athletic Director Jamie Block was applauded for his work within the Valhalla Union Free School District during the pandemic by the “State of our Schools News 12 Honor Roll.” In March 2020, education...
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF. Jamie Block. Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics. jablock@chappaquaschools.org. 914-238-7201 ext. 2407. Diane Lugo. Athletic Office Assistant. dilugo@chappaquaschools.org.
Jun 25, 2020 · Our Athletic Director Jamie Block caught up with Class of 2017's star athlete Jay Bendlin, who visited campus earlier this week and helped with Senior Photos.
- Jamie Block
- Matt Cameron
- Roman Catalino
- Joe Ceglia
- Jim Dennett
- Joseph Donaldson
- Susan Dullea
- Denise Kieran
- Chris Mccarthy
- Chris Serra
Block has been the Valhalla athletic director for 11 years and Section 1 wrestling chairman since 2014. Prior to working at Valhalla, he was a coach and teacher in the Dobbs Ferry district. Block is a favorite candidate for many of his peers due to his even-keeled demeanor and straightforward approach.
Before becoming the White Plains athletic director in 2015, Cameron served in that same role in the Poughkeepsie school district for 10 years. He's quickly earned respect in his three years at White Plains and shown the ability to manage one of the largest districts in Section 1.
As the Somers athletic director for 15 years who previously served in the same role at Rye Neck, few are as qualified as Catalino. He's well liked by his peers and took the lead to make sure some basketball playoff games remained at the Westchester County Center this past season. But after resigning as the Section 1 boys basketball chairman, it's u...
Ceglia has spent nine years as Rye Neck's athletic director after previously teaching in the Dobbs Ferry and Bedford schools. He was also a star lacrosse player at Yorktown, eventually winning a national championship at Syracuse University. He's described as ambitious and outspoken by his peers.
Dennett just completed his 14th year as Ossining's athletic director, with previous experience as Hendrick Hud'sons AD and the human resources director at Poughkeepsie. As a member of Section 1's Executive Committee, his behind-the-scenes knowledge could be an asset in the executive director position.
As the current assistant director of Section 1, Donaldson may have a leg up if he wants the job because of his familiarity with the decision-makers at the Board of Cooperative Educational Services. He keeps a low profile, but previously worked in the Bronxville school district and is known for his skills on the technical side. He could also be the ...
Dullea just completed her fourth year as Carmel's athletic director after previously holding the same position at Croton-Harmon for five years and Haldane for four. She's been especially active, also serving as Section 1 softball's co-chair and the Section 1 Athletic Administrators Association president. Her energy and willingness to help has earne...
Kieran is new to the area, having just completed her first year as Sleepy Hollow's athletic director. She has plenty of experience as the former AD for the Glen Cove school district on Long Island. A former Division I soccer player at St. Bonaventure University, Kieran has impressed people with her ambitious nature and enthusiasm for the job.
Having just completed his ninth year as the athletic director at John Jay-Cross River, McCarthy has grown in prominence among local ADs. The former all-conference baseball player at the University of Rhode Island has served as co-chair for Section 1 baseball since 2014 and has been vocal about his desire to see Section 1"update antiquated polices."
As the athletic director for the Clarkstown school district, few are responsible for as many students as Serra. He was promoted to district director of physical education 13 years ago and has seen his role expand to oversee 13 schools, including both Clarkstown North and Clarkstown South high schools.
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Ms. Lahm begins her new position on July 1, succeeding former Athletic Director Jamie Block. Ms. Lahm looks forward to stepping into the new position and strengthening her bonds with the Valhalla community, especially students.
Jamie Block, Athletic Director JaBlock@chappaquaschools.org. Matt Simone, Assistant Athletic Director MaSimone@chappaquaschools.org.
The Horace Greeley Athletic program represents our commitment to the development of physical fitness, personal health and competent performance of our students. This value-building experience is offered to as many students as possible through playing as well as the association with a team.
