Denise Lloyd 2nd Vice President
“Thirteen years ago, I agreed to become involved in the FTA as a delegate. The educational climate, at the time, seemed to sway from our main objective: the education of our students and the frontline people held responsible for educating them, our teachers. Both students and teachers were at the mercy of pranksters. It has been a long journey, but I believe we have our priorities in order. As a union leader, I have an important role in helping to create a bridge of respect, understanding and communication between the faculty and administration and to facilitate movement towards our common goal - the educational success of all our students.” Denise C. Lloyd received her BA with Honors in Psychology from Richmond College, her MS in Guidance and Advanced Certificate in Educational Supervision and Administration from Brooklyn College, and post-masters education in Psychology from the New School for Social Research. Denise is presently in a doctorial program at St. John’s University for Education & Supervision. Denise has 19 years of educational expertise, sixteen years at Dodd Middle School. Additionally, she presently serves Freeport children as the 21st Century Site Supervisor at Dodd Middle School. Some of her roles in Freeport Schools included: union rep, FTA newsletter editor, NYSUT and AFT representative, building coordinator, district honors committee member, site-based team trainer/member, Dodd Respect Campaign organizer, district guidance plan member, school-to-career board member, Math, Science & Technology Partnership (MSTP) member, guidance intern supervision, as well as CDOS trainer.

Marion Bencivenga 1st Vice President
I attended Adelphi and recieved my BA in English. I started teaching at FHS in 1977 and earned a MS in computers from CW Post along with 30 graduate credits in reading, teaching all levels of English from 9-12, remedial to honors and inclusion. I became involved as delegate in FTA on and off over the years and most recently at the urging of Bob Wolchok, Sara Menikoff and Lillian Guttman. past year was a very productive year as BC with Bob Wolchok working as well as with Dr. Mike Courtney at the high school.

As 2nd VP, I hope to open the lines of communication between buildings so we can function as one union with strength, unity, and power. I have always loved solving problems and am looking forward to a challenging year!