Ex-BBP School Chief Leaving Smithtown District

Written by Jennifer Sloat.

Former B-BP school chief and current Smithtown School District Superintendent Anthony Annunziato announced his resignation at the board of education meeting on Tuesday evening and said he will be joining St. John's University as a professor.

Annunziato, who has been with the district just over one year and has had a 28-year career in education, read a letter announcing his intentions.

“On August 29, the board will vote on my resignation as superintendent of Smithtown schools” said Annunziato, reading from a prepared statement. "I have accepted a position as full-time... professorship and doctoral program at St. John’s University.”

Annunziato said the decision fulfilled his wish to teach as a second career.

Board President Gladys M. Waldron said she was disappointed to see him go.

“It has been a distinct privilege to work with him this year,” said Waldron. His experience was outstanding as an administrator. It was truly a pleasure to have him on board I am very disappointed that you are leaving.”

Annunziato, a Smithtown resident, was chosen as the successor to to Superintendent Edward Ehmann, and took his post with the district in July of last year after having served the Bayport-Bluepoint School District for seven years. 

"Once you really get to know Anthony his true passion is teaching," said board trustee Louis Liguori "He has a tremendous opportunity ahead of him."