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TIEGERMAN SCHOOL AT WOODSIDE CAREER DAY 2025
Calling All Professionals!Tiegerman School at Woodside is hosting Career Day 2025 on Friday, May 16th — and we need YOU! Do you have a cool job or career journey to share with our students? Come inspire the next generation and show them what’s possible 🕘 Event starts at 9:00 AM

Celebrate 40 Years of Changing Lives!
Join us for the Tiegerman 40th Anniversary Gala — an unforgettable evening honoring four decades of dedication to education, advocacy, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Let’s come together to celebrate our past, embrace our present, and invest in the future of the Tiegerman community. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities

PVH Register Campaign
PVH, parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has supported Tiegerman for over 10 years, providing invaluable training for our middle and high school students. Thanks to this program, they gain essential workplace skills and confidence. Last December, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger stores nationwide raised nearly $60,000 through

Calling All Professionals! Join Us for Career Day on Friday, March 28th! 🌟
We are excited to host Career Day and are actively seeking guest speakers to inspire and guide our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise and help prepare the next generation for the workforce. How You Can Participate:💼 Guest Speaker Sessions:Share insights about your career in 15-minute

This Is Queensborough Magazine: January 2025 Edition
In the January Edition of This Is Queensborough Magazine, Irene Scalfani, Director of Development wrote this article about Tiegerman’s 40th Anniversary. This Is Queensborough Magazine is mailed to 2,500+ members of The Queens Chamber of Commerce. The glossy magazine is published by BQE Media. Read the digital PDF here.

Dr. T & Dr. Rad on Long Island Changemakers with Tommy D,
Dr Ellenmorris Tiegerman & Dr. Christine Radziewicz, joined TD on Long Island ChangeMakers to share the story of the TLM – Tiegerman Learning Method & Celebrate the 40 Year Anniversary of Tiegerman! #IDD #impact #40years #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #neurodivergent

NY Family Special Needs Guide
Thank you New York Family for including Dr. Tiegerman in your 2025 issue.

Dr. Jeremy on Philanthropy in Phocus
Dr. Jeremy was a guest on Philanthropy in Phocus. In this episode, Teaching The Extraordinary with Tommy D, Dr. Jeremy spoke about the relationship between language development and academic success, providing intensive language immersion and academic instruction. https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadioNYC/videos/1825557864302245

An Independent Future for Tiegerman Kids
Tiegerman Schools has created a unique vocational training program that prepares students with developmental disabilities for the world of work. By partnering with PVH retail brands Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, the High School has developed two retail stores within the school so students are provided with the skill set

40th Anniversary & Unity Day – Woodside Style
Tiegerman Schools started in 1985 with 36 students. Now, 5 schools strong, serving children Pre-K through High School, Tiegerman Schools will celebrate their 40th Anniversary! In addition to our schools, Dr. Tiegerman has started Tiegerman Community Services which provides Residential, Day and Community Habilitation, supported employment, respite programs and 2

Celebrating the Olympics
Tiegerman Preschool and Elementary School kicked off the 40th anniversary celebration with our Olympic Opening Ceremony. Each class created a unique banner and then students proudly presented their banners in front of the entire school, showcasing their creativity and teamwork. It was a wonderful event that brought everyone together and

Celebrating 40 Years of Impact
Thank you The Wave, Rockaway’s Newspaper since 1893 for helping to celebrate Tiegerman’s 40 years of Impact.

Student Employee of the Year
We are thrilled to announce the honored students for this year’s Fashion Knight, taking place on Thursday, April 10th. This event celebrates not only our students’ talent and creativity but also their remarkable contributions to our school community. We are proud to recognize those students who have demonstrated exceptional performance

40 Reasons Why We Love Tiegerman – Far Rockaway Style
In July 2024, staff and students celebrated Tiegerman Preschool at Far Rockaway’s first anniversary of its opening. Staff created a “40 Reasons Why I Love Tiegerman” video. On July 17th, staff and students also enjoyed a visit from a Mister Softee ice cream truck and celebrated with a school spirit

Our Incredible Seniors: Tiegerman Friends and Family Sale
Tonight our high school students will be assisting shoppers at the Friends and Family Sale—and they’re ready to shine! 🌟 Our incredible seniors have been hard at work creating room sprays, applying the skills they’ve been learning in class. This is just the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey! Over the

Help Ensure Every Child Develops Life Long Skills
Please support our hashtag#GivingTuesday campaign to ensure that every child and young adult can develop the lifelong skill towards independence. We are getting so close to reaching our goal and exceeding it! Could you help us get there by donating today? https://givebutter.com/k3FCOZ

21st Annual Chefs for Children Food and Wine Tasting
Indulge in a variety of gourmet dishes, exceptional wines, and unique microbrews, all while supporting Tiegerman Schools and Community Services. It’s the perfect way to enjoy amazing food and give back at the same time. Join us at the 21st Annual Chefs for Children Food and Wine Tasting!

Getting Ready for 40th High School Style!
To kick off the 40th anniversary celebration, students at Tiegerman High school participated in a competition to design a 40th anniversary logo. Over 50 designs were created by students in the Computer Arts Pathway. The top six logos were voted on by families, staff and students. We would like to

Tiegerman Preschool Ribbon Cutting
Thank you The Wave for writing about Tigerman Preschool at Far Rockaway.

Getting Ready for 40th!
Next year, we will celebrate our 40th Anniversary! We started in 1985 with 36 students; we are now 5 schools strong serving children pre-k through high school. We have Tiegerman Community Services which provides Residential, Day and Community Habilitation, supported employment, respite programs and 2 adult residences. We believe each

Champions of Long Island’s Special Needs Community
Thank you New York Family for including Dr. Tiegrman as a champion in the special needs community. Click here to learn more.

An independent future for Tiegerman kids
Thank you Queens Chronicle for focusing on Tiegerman’s partnership with PVH and how we are helping our students be as independent as possible as they transition to adulthood. Click here to read the article.

Tiegerman Receives National Recognition
Tiegerman Elementary, Middle and High Schools are named School of Excellence GLEN COVE, NEW YORK – June 9, 2021: Tiegerman Elementary, Middle and High School have been chosen as 2021-2022 Schools for Excellence by The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). Tiegerman joins only a few other qualified,

PVH CQ
Thank you PVH for including Tiegerman’s School Update to your 2021 issue. This magazine is distributed to all PVH staff, vendors and partners. We are proud of partnership and the work our students contribute each and every day in our stores.

Tiegerman School at Woodside Ribbon Cutting
https://www.queenschamber.org/member-event/tiegerman-school-woodside-ribbon-cutting

Featuring our Long Time Supporter Mr. James J. O’Donovan
Tiegerman is proud to count Mr. James J. O’Donovan as one of its long time supporters. Tiegerman is proud to count Mr. James J. O’Donovan as one of its long time supporters. Mr. O’Donovan has been a Director of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. and New York Community Bank since