The Deer Park School District recently appointed Michael Quartararo as the new associate principal of John Quincy Adams Primary School, effective Aug. 22. He replaces Dr. Lynn Coyle, who is now the principal of Park Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District.

Quartararo comes to Deer Park from the Oceanside Public School District, where he served for a year as the assistant principal at the district’s Early Learning Center. He previously worked at Munsey Park School in the Manhasset Public School District for 14 years, teaching kindergarten, fourth grade, sixth grade and as a K-6 math specialist. He began his teaching career at Trinity Lutheran School, where he taught fifth and sixth grade for five years.

A Wantagh resident, Quartararo earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in elementary education from Adelphi University; an advanced certificate in elementary mathematics education from Queens College, and his educational leadership certification in school building and school district leadership from LIU Post.

“Being an educator and working with children has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I enjoy helping students discover ways to grow as good problem solvers and citizens,” Quartararo said. “I am truly excited to partner with Mr. Molinelli and the entire JQA staff in order to create a rewarding educational experience for everyone.”