About LIBTA
ABOUT US
Our Mission
The mission of the Long Island Business Teachers' Association is to advocate for Business Education through community and professional partnerships, student opportunities and professional development for Business Educators. Our goal is to contribute to the development of rigorous Business Education programs across the region and the growth of Career and Technical Education.
Our History
In the early 1970's Long Island Business Teachers Association (LIBTA) was formerly known as LIBEC, a group of Long Island Business Education Chairpersons. It consisted of several business department chairpersons throughout Nassau and Suffolk County High Schools. One of the initial founders of this group was Ellen Caskey, for which this scholarship is named in her honor. She was Business Department Chairperson at Connetquot High School in Bohemia for many years.
As time progressed and chairpersons were replaced by High School Assistant Principals, LIBEC transformed into Long Island Business Education Council, and Business Teachers were accepted into the membership. This group became one of the groups on Long Island that represented Business Teachers. Two other associations were Suffolk County Business Teachers Association (SCBTA) and Nassau County Business Teachers Association (NCBTA). Several scholarships continued to be awarded to deserving high school seniors who were pursuing their post-secondary education in Business Administration or Business Education by these 3 groups.
In the early 1970's Long Island Business Teachers Association (LIBTA) was formerly known as LIBEC, a group of Long Island Business Education Chairpersons. It consisted of several business department chairpersons throughout Nassau and Suffolk County High Schools. One of the initial founders of this group was Ellen Caskey, for which this scholarship is named in her honor. She was Business Department Chairperson at Connetquot High School in Bohemia for many years.
Current Members
153
Current Schools
32
Years Operating
50
LIBTA Board
Catherine SturtzCo-PresidentPlaques
Miller Place High School
15 Memorial Drive
Miller Place, NY 11764
(631) 474-2723
Sally KaufmanCo-PresidentRecording Secretary
Roslyn High School
475 Round Hill Road
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 801-5100
Stacy CabreraPast PresidentContest Committee
Farmingdale High School
150 Lincoln Avenue
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 752-6640
Benedict TieniberVice PresidentContest Co-Chair
Lynbrook High School
9 Union Avenue
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Alison MatthewsContest Co-Chair
Harborfields High School
98 Taylor Avenue
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5360
Patricia MorgignoConference Co-Chair
Carolyn MilanoErin MascaroConference Co-Chair
Commack High School
1 Scholar Lane
Commack, NY 11725
Ann Marie ConstantinouContest Luncheon
Dina BostromTreasurer
New Hyde Park Memorial
500 Leonard Blvd.
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 488-9503
Toula FoufasMembership Chair
Michele LeonardoWebmaster
Sewanhaka High School
500 Tulip Avenue
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 316-8387
Kristin FloodNassau Representative
Christine LoFreseSuffolk Representative
Smithtown High School East
10 School Street
St. James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5211
Rita SchmidtPublic Relations/Newsletter
Carol BertolottiScholarships Chair
Retired from Commack High School
Gina FarrellScholarships
Mary Pat GrafsteinAdvisory Board
Retired from Smithtown High School
Ana TuzzalinoAdvisory Board
Retired from Commack
John SextonAdvisory Board
Retired from Hofstra University
Debra Stein-SilberlustAdvisory Board
Retired from New Hyde Park Memorial High School
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