Biology teacher Mr. Gariglio lassoes up his last year at MHS

Mr. Gariglio says a heartfelt goodbye to Massapequa after 34 years of hard work. Mr. Gariglio has been a biology teacher at Massapequa High School for fourteen years.

 

In addition to all the amazing accomplishments he has achieved as a teacher at Massapequa High School and Berner, he has worked at several other places. Mr. Gariglio teaches at Nassau Community College and LIU Post and has worked at Mill Neck Manor Scho       ol for the Deaf, aiding students with special needs.

 

Before becoming a teacher, Mr. Gariglio was an athletic trainer.

 

“My love for sports and medicine led me to athletic training,” he said. But what ultimately led Mr. Gariglio to teaching “was the exchanging of knowledge and information, working with students everyday, and passing on knowledge and information.”

 

Mr. Gariglio is looking forward to his retirement.“I’m excited to carve out time for me I guess. I’m excited to skii, hike, finally get a break, and of course become a cowboy,” he said.

 

Mr. Gariglio’s kind heart and captivating teaching abilities will be remembered fondly. Few teachers are able to impact their students in the way that Mr. Gariglio has.

 

“That’s always been my ultimate goal, even if a student doesn’t find interest in biology, just to get a student interested in coming to class,” he said.

 

Respect has always been at the forefront of Mr. Gariglio’s teaching. “In order to get respect it must be reciprocated,” he said. “Treat people the way that you would want yourself and your kids to be treated.”

 

Massapequa says a sincere goodbye to an amazing educator, colleague, and friend.

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