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South Country New Superintendent Sworn In

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South Country Central School District’s new superintendent of schools, Antonio Santana, took the oath of office during the board of education’s Aug. 3 meeting. The oath was administered by District Clerk Christine Flynn.

Santana was hired by the board on May 18 to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Joseph Giani. He has been working closely with Dr. Giani since his hire and began familiarizing himself with the district’s community before officially stepping into the role.

Santana joins the district as a veteran educator with more than 23 years of experience. He previously served as principal of Glen Cove High School for seven years. Prior to that, he was principal of Port Jefferson Middle School and held administrative positions in the Three Village Central School District and Valley Stream Central High School District. He began his career in education as a teacher at Alfred B. Mason School, PS/IS 226, in Brooklyn.

“I am extremely excited and humbled to serve the South Country Central School District as the superintendent of schools,” Santana said.

Santana, a resident of Rocky Point, holds a Bachelor of Science in communication from Cornell University and a Master of Science in school administration and supervision from Touro College.

Date Added: 8/10/2022