The Board of Education and Superintendent Darrisaw-Akil were honored to recognize two of our educational heroes and an invaluable community partner at the January 6th Board meeting. Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA: In honor of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act's 50th anniversary, we recognized: Sonyere Brown Carpenter: An exceptional Special Education Math teacher at UHS and a proud Uniondale alumna! 🎓 Sean Vailes: A dedicated Special Education Teaching Assistant making a difference at Turtle Hook Middle School. Community Impact: A huge thank you to Stop & Shop for their incredible $10,000 grant! This support helps our district food pantry provide essential food and hygiene products to families in need.

Celebrating Excellence in Uniondale!

UUFSD WebMaster

January 12, 2026

The Board of Education and Superintendent Darrisaw-Akil were honored to recognize two of our educational heroes and an invaluable community partner at the January 6th Board meeting. 

    Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA: In honor of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act's 50th anniversary, we recognized:

  • Sonyere Brown Carpenter: An exceptional Special Education Math teacher at UHS and a proud Uniondale alumna!

  • Sean Vailes: A dedicated Special Education Teaching Assistant making a difference at Turtle Hook Middle School.

Community Impact: A huge thank you to Stop & Shop for their incredible $10,000 grant! This support helps our district food pantry provide essential food and hygiene products to families in need.

Together, we are #UniondaleStrong! 

The Board of Education and Superintendent Darrisaw-Akil were honored to recognize two of our educational heroes and an invaluable community partner at the January 6th Board meeting. 

The Board of Education and Superintendent Darrisaw-Akil were honored to recognize two of our educational heroes and an invaluable community partner at the January 6th Board meeting.