MMI Preparatory School started the 2022-2023 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 30, by welcoming new and returning students and introducing Theresa Long as the new Head of School.
Seniors marked their first last day at MMI with a sunrise ceremony. Members of the Board of Directors were on hand to greet students at an all school assembly. Board Chair, Richard A. DiLiberto, Esq., ’79 addressed students and told them, “You can be whatever you dream to be. Stay away from people who tell you that you can’t. With MMI you will have the opportunity to think great thoughts, learn vast things, and change the world. So many of our alumni have achieved monumental achievements. You can, too.”
Members of the Board in attendance were: Vice Chair John H. Hersker, ’76, Gloria Galante, Nick DeiTos ’71, and Christopher Orozco.
After a brief introduction, Mrs. Theresa Long welcomed the students to MMI and encouraged them to “dream big and have a great year!”
Some new initiatives for the 2022-2023 school year include the resurfacing of the School’s tennis courts, improved lighting in the library, and new projectors throughout the building. Upper school students have access to online elective courses in AP Psychology, American Sign Language, AP Computer Science, and Cyber Security Essentials.
Additionally, the School welcomed two new full-time faculty members. Ms. Susan Baggs will join the English faculty, having worked in independent schools for the last ten years as English Instructor and Speech and Debate Coach. And Ms. Michele Tyburski, who was at MMI as a long- term sub last year and served as a middle school softball coach, will join the faculty full-time as the new Chemistry Teacher and brings experience in both middle and high school chemistry as well as physical science instruction.
All students were greeted by MMI banners and flags, a Welcome Back Balloon Arch, and as an extra treat, all students were given a free cookie at break time.
