Erica Cuomo has been appointed assistant principal at Elwood Middle School. She replaces Julie Bilello, now the principal at the district’s Harley Avenue Primary School.

Cuomo worked at Elwood Middle School for the past 10 years as a math teacher and for the past two years as restorative practices coordinator. She previously worked as an algebra teacher at Palmyra-Macedon High School in Wayne County.

A Huntington resident, Cuomo earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics adolescent education from SUNY Geneseo, her master’s degree in students with disabilities from Touro College and her post-master’s advanced graduate certificate in educational leadership from Stony Brook University.

“As the new assistant principal, I am dedicated to supporting our students and staff, fostering a vibrant and positive learning environment, and collaborating closely with the Elwood community to make our schools the best they can be,” Cuomo said. “My core mission is to build strong relationships, elevate our dedicated teachers and ensure that every student feels seen, valued and prepared for success.”

Date Added: 7/30/2025

The Elwood Union Free School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 10 in preparation for the 2025-2026 school year. During the meeting, Board members James Tomeo and Deborah Weiss were reelected to serve as Board president and vice president, respectively. Ms. Weiss was also sworn in to serve her new, three-year term of office.  

Date Added: 7/14/2025