The Huntington school district has hired a retired Harborfields educator as interim director of fine and performing arts.
Thomas Gellert is on contract until June 30. The opening was created by the removal of Brian Stellato after he was sued by a former student who accused him of sexually assaulting her 14 years ago. Stellato denies the accusation.
Gellert is a Manhattan School of Music graduate with a long career as a high school band director and later public school music administrator.
Autism Can Do Scholarships
John’s Crazy Socks is offering scholarships for the sixth year. The Autism Can Do Scholarships are awarded to students on the spectrum to advance their college educations. Three top prizes of $5,000 will be awarded. Applicants will also be asked to submit a sock design as part of the application process.
Applications are due by March 15.
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism and Rangam co-sponsor the Autism Can Do Scholarship.