Thomas M. Piccirillo Jr.
Summary
To obtain the Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics position in the Baldwin Union Free School District.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chairperson of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics
Patchogue-Medford Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Lead district-wide operations for over 50 professionals across 11 schools, ensuring excellence in physical education, health, and athletics programs
- Spearheaded the creation of a 'Physical Education At A Glance' framework standardizing and elevating programming across seven elementary schools
- Collaborated with the Athletic Director to design promotional materials and secure community backing, successfully passing a bond referendum that is funding major high school athletic facility upgrades (new multipurpose turf field, modern lighting, new scoreboards, an new LED jumbotron, sound system, dual-sided press box, and new bleacher system)
- Developed high-impact professional development initiatives including the 'Cultivating Cultural Competence: Empowering Educators for Inclusive Learning' workshop and structured mentorship through PDP meetings for new teachers
- Innovated inclusive curriculum by designing and implementing a Unified Physical Education (UPE) course that brings together students with and without disabilities
- Championed student engagement by orchestrating high-visibility events: coordinated the Why Character Matters presentation by MLB agent and motivational speaker Mark Leinweaver, planned the inaugural student led Using Our Voices 5K Mental Health Run, while also leading district-wide and community outreach events including the Boys and Girls 4th and 5th Grade Basketball Shootouts, 3rd Grade Meet the Programs Night, 8th Grade Transition Night, and Elementary Fit Club
- Established, coordinated, and supervised student-athlete study hall to support student achievement
- Led anti-vaping initiatives in collaboration with the SEL, Art, Music, and Dance Departments
- Coordinated AHPERD Suffolk Zone Award nominations, submissions, and correspondence
- Served as Unified Sports Coordinator, organizing and facilitating student-athlete participation in Unified Topgolf, Bowling, and Basketball Programs as well as the Special Olympics Spring Games; concurrently served as a Special Olympics Level 2 Coach to promote inclusive athletic development
Head Varsity Football Coach
Patchogue-Medford High School
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Led comprehensive program development including staffing, recruiting, academic support, player development, PAL engagement, and college athletics guidance
- Raised over 27,000.00 to enhance the football program and maximize student-athlete experience
- Implemented an accountability program that promoted positive behavior, conduct, and community engagement
Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
Bethpage High School
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated the administration to enforce academic and athletic codes of conduct
Head Varsity Badminton Coach
Bethpage High School
11.2017 - 07.2023
- Expanded the program from a single varsity team (18 student-athletes) to include a middle school team (30), a JV team (39), and a varsity team (16)
- Represented Conference 2 as a leadership member on the Section 8 Badminton Committee and contributed to county tournament seeding
Lead Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Bethpage High School
11.2016 - 07.2023
- Expanded the wrestling program from a varsity roster of 17 athletes to a flourishing and competitive program of 50+ (JV/Varsity) and 35 middle school wrestlers
- Elevated the program brand and visibility through social media and targeted projects honoring its legacy
- Actively contributed as a member of the Nassau County Girls Wrestling Committee
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Bethpage Union Free School District
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Developed and executed comprehensive unit/lesson plans for high school physical education across a wide array of sports and fitness concepts
- Enhanced the existing fitness curriculum by integrating innovative fitness initiatives (circuit training and functional strength training) targeted at improving student-athlete performance and physical literacy
- Authored and implemented a skills-based health education curriculum for 10th-grade student
- Designed and implemented a dynamic strength and conditioning program for student-athletes, incorporating modern techniques such as yoga, dynamic stretching, Tabata, HIIT, and functional resistance training
- Contributed to school leadership by serving on Health and Safety and Report Card Committees
Education
Advanced Certificate - School District Leadership
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York08.2025
Advanced Certificate - School Building Leadership
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York01.2020
Advanced Certificate - Health Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, New York01.2019
Master of Science - Physical Education
Queens College
Kissena, New York01.2018
Bachelor of Health Sciences - undefined
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA01.2013
Certification
- New York State Initial Certificate - School District Leader, 06/01/25
- New York State Initial Certificate - School Building Leader
- New York State Professional Teacher Certification Health Education
- New York State Professional Teacher Certification Physical Education K-12
Timeline
Chairperson of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics
Patchogue-Medford Schools
07.2023 - Current
Head Varsity Football Coach
Patchogue-Medford High School
07.2023 - 09.2024
Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
Bethpage High School
05.2022 - 07.2023
Head Varsity Badminton Coach
Bethpage High School
11.2017 - 07.2023
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Bethpage Union Free School District
09.2017 - 06.2023
Lead Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Bethpage High School
11.2016 - 07.2023
Advanced Certificate - School District Leadership
Molloy University
Advanced Certificate - School Building Leadership
Molloy University
Master of Science - Physical Education
Queens College
Bachelor of Health Sciences - undefined
Gettysburg College
Advanced Certificate - Health Education
Adelphi University
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