Margot Enterprises has delivered on its mission
to recognize each student as an individual and
empower each student through innovative
techniques and strategies to improve his or her
skills.
BEST MUSIC SCHOOL
MUSIC INSTITUTE OF LONG ISLAND
90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset
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Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long
flourish. With plenty to keep little ones busy,
Island (MILI) is a classical music school that
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trains students at any skill level. Offering classes
voted by Long Islanders as the best day care
in a number of instruments, MILI is staffed by
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incredible and talented instructors from many of
the most prestigious conservatories and graduate
BEST HIGH SCHOOL
music schools in the United States and Europe.
Graduates of MILI have gone on to colleges and
SPIRIT
conservatories such as Juilliard, Eastman School
FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL
of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes
School, Columbia, Cornell, Yale, Harvard,
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Amherst and University of Michigan. The MILI
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school year comprises Fall, Spring semesters and
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Summer Sessions, with each semester including
15 to 17 weeks of private lessons.
Farmingdale High School students have plenty
to cheer about. The Dalers came one game
shy of becoming 2013’s Division 1 Conference
BEST NURSERY
Champs, getting edged out by Sachem at the
SCHOOL
championship game. But football isn’t the only
source of school spirit in Farmingdale—a robust
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academic program, a communal spirit that runs
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through the hallways, and its commitment to
producing high levels of student achievement as
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indicated by high scores on state assessments
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and Regents exams show that the district is
Nursery schools carry a lot of responsibility.
cheering on their students, too.
They must be safe. They must nurture, educate,
and foster a love for learning that children will
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carry with them throughout their education. It
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is often the first time children are away from
their parents. Finding the right nursery school
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can be an arduous task. Luckily, Long Island
has Miss Sue’s, where children learn and play in
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an atmosphere that inspires them to grow. Miss
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Sue’s teachers are experienced and professional
and have that something special that appeals
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to little ones, making their nursery school
An alum of St. John the Baptist Diocesan High
experience one that leaves them confident and
School, Ralph Carusillo returned to his alma
ready to learn! No wonder why Long Islanders
mater in 2003 as a social studies teacher after
consistently vote Miss Sue’s Nursery School the
graduating from Nyack College. He served as a
Best Nursery School on Long Island!
Position Coach for the Varsity football team for
two years before being named Head Coach of the
BEST PRIVATE
JV Program, a position he held for seven years.
For the previous two years he has worked as the
SCHOOL
Offensive Coordinator for the Varsity squad. In
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2014, Carusillo was named as Head Coach of the
Varisty Football Team. Carusillo coached the
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Long Island Senior Bowl Team and, in 2012, was
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inducted into the CHSFL Board of Governors.
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He was also inducted in Nyack College’s Athletic
For 55 years, Our Lady of Mercy has been
Hall of Fame in 2010.
educating children from nursery school through
BEST LEARNING
eighth grade. The administration, faculty, support
staff, and parents of the school are committed
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to creating a learning environment where all
children are challenged to not only attain their
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personal goals but are encouraged to exceed
them. Faith, academics and knowledge stand at
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the forefront of Our Lady of Mercy’s programs
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and students are encouraged to practice the
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Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, to believe
Margot Enterprises has been selected as Long
in oneself, and to strive for peace and justice in
Island’s best Learning Center Business for 2018.
daily life. Our Lady of Mercy stays up to date with
Based out of Commack, Margot Enterprises’
the latest technology for teachers and students
goal is to provide high quality, affordable
and offers a number of after-school activities
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tutoring to students. Ever since its start in 2011,
including CYO sports, clubs and music. Hicksville, NY 11801
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Centered, Academically Strong, Servant Leaders,
and Responsible Citizens
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