Cathy Vereline

Cathy Vereline      imadittotoo@aol.com

I entered John F. Kennedy College and earned her BA Degree in P.E. and English in 1975. She also holds an MA from Stony brook University in Special Education and a Second Masters in School Administration from Long Island University and is attending St. John’s University for her doctorate in School Leadership.

Upon graduation from JFK she returned to Central Islip and taught elementary at St. John of God from 1975-1983.  She entered public education in 1983 - 1994 at Central Islip Public Schools. During that period, teaching at both the elementary and high school levels, she coached boys’ and girls’ volleyball, girls’ soccer, softball, and girls’ basketball all at the varsity status in addition to numerous assignments at the JV tier.

I 1994, Cathy joined the administrative ranks in a remarkable and diverse career which saw her in various roles of Dean of Students, Assistant Principal JHS/HS, High School Director of Guidance, Athletic Director, Elementary Principal and High School Principal before moving to Central Office. She (almost) retired in 2015. She still does the Mandated state review (DTSDE) consultant work for the district. Cathy is also a recipient of the PTA Jenkins Award and the SCOPE Award for a lifetime of devoted school service.  Additionally, Cathy established the Vereline Family Scholarship which is awarded each year to a deserving female athlete.

Cathy and Cath (her life partner of 38 years) share their summertime in between their South Setauket, New York and Eagle Lake, Pennsylvania homes, and the winters in their Del Ray Beach home. She enjoys an active life of golf, tennis, swimming and pickleball. She loves to crochet, and she and Cathy enjoy traveling, camping and boating.