District 20 Teacher Awarded City Council Citation
Dyker Heights teacher Nicole Severino was awarded a citation from City Councilmember Justin Brannan earlier this month for her dedication to her students.
Local parent Tracie Kovalik credits Severino for easing her daughter’s transition from pre-k into kindergarten.
“I met Ms. Severino after a really rough start. My daughter’s first year of pre-school was every parent’s worst nightmare,” Kovalik said. “My daughter was so scared and she would get separation anxiety and it looked like all hope was lost. Every day got harder and she would make herself sick by crying.”