Schools
Smithtown School District Superintendent Abruptly Resigns
In position for just over one year, Anthony Annunziato said he has accepted a position with St. John's University as a professor.
Smithtown School District Superintendent Anthony Annunziato announced his resignation at the board of education meeting on Tuesday evening and said he will be joining St. John's University as a professor.
Annunziato, who has been with the district just over one year and has had a 28-year career in education, read a letter announcing his intentions.
“On August 29, the board will vote on my resignation as superintendent of Smithtown schools” said Annunziato, reading from a prepared statement. "I have accepted a position as full-time... professorship and doctoral program at St. John’s University.”
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Annunziato said the decision fulfilled his wish to teach as a second career.
Board President Gladys M. Waldron said she was disappointed to see him go.
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“It has been a distinct privilege to work with him this year,” said Waldron. His experience was outstanding as an administrator. It was truly a pleasure to have him on board I am very disappointed that you are leaving.”
Annunziato, a Smithtown resident, was chosen as the successor to to Superintendent Edward Ehmann, and took his post with the district in July of last year after having served the Bayport-Bluepoint School District for seven years.
"Once you really get to know Anthony his true passion is teaching," said board trustee Louis Liguori "He has a tremendous opportunity ahead of him."
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