The Luncheon will be held on September 15th at The View at Crab Meadow. RSVP on the Membership Form and Visit out Events Page for more information. At the luncheon members will be voting on a slate of officers.
Independence Day 2026
R-UTN Elections
In accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of our organization, we are seeking individuals to serve in the capacity of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations must be submitted via email no later than July 15th to the attention of Past President Jane Flood at retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com.
Self nominations are acceptable. Those nominating other members should do so with their knowledge and consent. In the event that more than one candidate is nominated for a position, and election will be held during the Fall General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 15th at 12:30 p.m. at The View at Crab Meadow.
For more information, please consult the Constitution and By-Laws on our website.
Sad News
Susan DeVerna, retired Bellerose Avenue teacher, passes away on June 21st, one week past her 75th birthday. Susan was predeceased by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her three children, James, Christine Glover, and Matthew; three grandchildren and her sisters Kathy Jablonski and Debbie Binsack, and her brother Jim Biondo.
The family will receive visitors from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, June 26, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in East Northport, with a private cremation to follow.
Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association https://alzfdn.org, in her memory, would be appreciated.
R-UTN members who have memories of Susan they wish to share, can email retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com. Please write Website Memories as the subject, and include your name and former school.
2026 R-UTN Scholarship Recipients
Every year the Retired – United Teachers of Northport awards scholarships to deserving Northport High School seniors. At the 54th Annual Senior Scholarship Night on June 3rd, three scholarships were announced. Kate Buscareno received the Memorial Scholarship Honoring Elementary Educators, Kathleen Yun received the Memorial Scholarship Honoring Secondary Educators, and Addisen Nock received the Judy Bensimon Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. Congratulations to all three of our Class of 2026 scholarship recipients.
Kate is the daughter of of R-UTN member Glenn Buscareno