HBE welcomes new principal Linda Korycki

POSTED: SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School is pleased to welcome our new principal Linda Korycki. A member of the district staff since 2004, Ms. Korycki comes to HBE from ASK Elementary School where she served as the assistant principal.

Korycki, who made Port Jervis her home five years ago when she relocated here from the Minisink Valley School District, is looking forward to becoming part of the HBE school community. "It is a privilege and honor to become the principal of a school that is known for its nurturing, supportive learning environment," said Korycki.

With more than 17 years of classroom experience as an elementary, library, and reading teacher, Korycki is also excited about working with HBE teachers to strengthen the school's Literacy Collaborative and to implement the district's science and character education programs.

This summer, Korycki, who holds a master's degree in reading and spent most of her teaching career working as a reading specialist,  completed training for the Literacy Collaborative program at Orange-Ulster BOCES.

"Reading is the key to help students succeed," said Korycki, who is pleased to be part of a team that shares her enthusiasm for reading and is committed to providing an environment that fosters a love for reading.     

Korycki is filling the position held for more than 20 years by Sharon Dickstein, who retired in June.