Town, art experience partner to help the hungry

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a partnership with Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Samanea New York (located at 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury) to help Long Island Cares combat food insecurity during the sum- mer now through August

6. Residents who purchase a ticket and donate at least two non-perishable food items will receive one complimentary admission per ticket holder to the immersive event as a thank-you for their contribution toward ending hunger. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, features more than 300 of Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic artworks and takes the art lover into a three-dimensional world.

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Pekar’s career spans over thirty years working in education, starting as an aide, coach, English teacher and principal in the Riverhead School District. Until recently, Ms. Pekar served as the program administrator for health sciences at Eastern Suffolk BOCES, where she facilitated the day-today functions of the nursing program and provided her leadership expertise to support the success of the program. Prior to her role with BOCES, she held the position of assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for pre-K–12 in the Amityville School District where she was also responsible for all human resource functions.

Prior to Amityville, she was a middle school principal for 16 years.

Regarding her new role in Hicksville, Pekar said, “I am looking forward to the challenge a new position brings and creating new relationships to support the work taking place in the Hicksville school community.”

“I am excited to welcome Ms. Pekar as part of our leadership team,” said Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton. “A strong advocate for staff and students, Ms. Pekar's background and leadership approaches are a great fit for our learning community."

Pekar received her bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College

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