The Amityville Union Free School District on Long Island announces the promotion of Angelica Rodriguez to the position of director of English as a New Language (ENL), bilingual education and foreign languages.
Rodriguez, who currently serves as assistant principal at Amityville Memorial High School, has more than a decade of experience in education, backed by a strong track record in language teaching, curriculum development, and supporting multilingual learners.
In his new position, Rodriguez will contribute to strengthening the ENL, bilingual education and foreign language programs; Likewise, it will support pedagogical practices and expand opportunities for students to develop their linguistic proficiency, achieve academic success, and prepare for college, their professional lives, and their future.
Since joining Amityville Memorial High School as assistant principal in 2024, Rodriguez has played a key role in advancing academic programs and encouraging student achievement.
Among his achievements is his contribution to the expansion of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy program, increasing the number of participating students from 12 to more than 40.
This program recognizes students who, upon graduation, demonstrate proficient command of both English and at least one other language.
Additionally, Rodriguez has supported multilingual students through New York State’s “4+1” foreign language graduation pathway, facilitating access to diploma completion while maintaining rigorous academic expectations.
Her work has included overseeing state assessments, supporting Advanced Placement programs (college-level courses), providing professional development for teaching staff, and collaborating with families to strengthen student engagement.
“Ms. Rodriguez has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to ensuring that all students have access to meaningful educational opportunities, regardless of their linguistic background,” said School Superintendent Dr. Gina Talbert.
“Her experience, her passion for multilingual education, and her deep knowledge of our school community make her ideal for this position. As we continue to advance Amityville, his leadership will be key to strengthening our language programs, supporting our educators, and ensuring that multilingual students have the resources and opportunities necessary to thrive.”
Prior to joining Amityville, Rodriguez served as head of the Foreign Language Department at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, where she supervised language teachers, coordinated the Seal of Bilingualism program, and developed curriculum for students taking Spanish as a heritage language.
She also served as a Spanish teacher and program leader at Uniondale High School from 2015 to 2023, where she taught courses including Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Literature, Honors Spanish, Teaching Spanish for Heritage Speakers, and Native Language Arts.
Rodríguez earned a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (“TESOL”) and a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Molloy University.
Likewise, he has a certification in school leadership and a certificate as a specialist in educational technology, both awarded by Molloy University, as well as a certificate in Spanish linguistics from the University of León, in Spain.
