Mrs. Laura Vera: High School Physical Education, Health, Adapted Physical Education

Graduate of Seaford High School, Bachelor's degree in Physical Education From Towson University, Master’s Degree in Corporate Fitness from Towson University. Also certified in health education.

Teaching in LVCSD since 2001. Prior to that, Ms. Vera was the Director of Recreational Fitness at Southwest Texas State University and also the Director of Fitness for the Department of Commerce in Washington DC. She has coached Cheer, Tennis and Track and Field at Locust Valley MS. Ms. Vera lives in West Islip with her husband and two daughters.

Ms. Nadine Pacifico: Physical Education

Ms. Pacifico grew up in that little Bayville beach town about a mile away, participating in the Bayville Little League and the Locust Valley Soccer Club.

It all started for Ms. Pacifico at the Bayville Primary and Intermediate Schools. From Kindergarten through 6th grade her early teachers, some of the best, molded her mind and prepared me for the Locust Valley Middle and High Schools. When she reached the 7th grade her athletic career and success had begun. Ms. Pacifico immediately took to our athletic program participating on the Middle School soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball teams. Her HS athletic career was both rewarding and enriching. The participation on these JV and Varsity teams, with great coaches and awesome teammates, and the opportunities she was given then, has shaped Ms. Pacifico into who I am today. After graduating from Locust Valley, she went to Hofstra University and received a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. Ms. Pacifico received her Masters Degree from Stony Brook University.

Ms. Pacifico then began her coaching career back at Locust Valley in 1998 to coach MS soccer... and she has been here ever since. She has coached MS soccer, volleyball and softball, as well as Varsity soccer, basketball, bowling and softball. In 2007, Ms. Pacifico was lucky enough to receive a position as a Physical Education teacher at the Middle school/High school.

Her parents, my brothers, my aunts, my uncles, and my cousins have all walked these hallways. Ms. Pacifico considers herself lucky to have been given this great opportunity; to live, to grow, to play and now work, coach and mentor the current students of this community and district.

Mrs. Heather De Gregorio: Health

Mrs. De Gregorio, “Mrs. D”, graduated from Sachem HS in 1991. Her fascination and passion for the human body and all that keeps it in its highest functioning form, lead to a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, with a minor in Biology from Hofstra University. After 2 1/2 years of teaching health education and science, gaining experience with different types of learners, Mrs. De Gregorio earned her Master's Degree in Special Education from LIU at CW Post, in order to reach all students in her classroom.

Along the way, knee surgery prevented Mrs. D. from her primary forms of exercise, hiking and running. She then shifted her philosophy from working out, to doing work within. Learning how to navigate life in a more skillful way through a regular yoga practice, Mrs. D. immersed herself in everything yoga; various breathing techniques, the physical practice, and meditation. She earned her first 200 hr. yoga teacher training in 2007 in ISHTA style of yoga NYC, her Teen/Child certification from YogaEd. in 2020, and a second 200 hr. Teacher training in 2022 from Bowery Yoga, NYC. She has taken a multitude of coursework in mindful meditation.

Depending on the year, Mrs. De Gregorio has taught MS Health, HS health, HS Yoga & Mindfulness, HS Living Environment, and Special Education at Locust Valley MS/HS since 1998.

Mr. Tim Bellisari: Health, Physical Education, Athletic Trainer

Graduate of Locust Valley High School 1995
B.S. in Athletic Training from Boston University 1999
Boston University Men’s Rugby Team 1995-1999
MSEd from Canisius College 2000
Athletic Trainer Mepham HS 2000-2004
Health and PE Teacher Plainedge Middle School 2003-2004
Health and PE Teacher Locust Valley HS/MS 2004 - Present
Locust Valley HS/MS Athletic Trainer 2004 - Present
Locust Valley HS Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach 2010 - Present
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Mr. Tim Lomot: Physical Education

Graduate of Amityville Memorial High School 1999
B.A. in History from Hobart College 2003
Hobart College Basketball Team 1999-2003
Queens College Master’s Degree Physical Education 2003-2005
Began teaching at Locust Valley MS/HS 2006
Locust Valley Varsity Basketball Coach 2008-Present
Locust Valley Track and Field Assistant/Head Coach 2007-Present
Locust Valley JV Golf Coach 2017-Present
Co-Advisor to the Athletes Helping Athletes Club at Locust Valley High School

Mr. Michael Gilbert: Physical Education, Health

Graduated from Garden City High School in 2012
Graduated from University of Rhode Island in 2017 with a degree in Exercise Science
University of Rhode Island Football 2012-2016
Adelphi University Master's degree in Physical Education 2020-2022
Started teaching in Locust Valley in 2022
Locust Valley Head Varsity Football Coach 2022-present
Locust Valley JV Lacrosse Assistant Coach 2022-2023
Locust Valley Middle School Basketball Coach 2023-present
Locust Valley Head Varsity Girls Flag Football Coach 2024
Class of 2024 Co-Advisor 2022-present

Mr. Tom Duggan

Began Teaching Elementary PE at Locust Valley in 2021
Graduate of Division Avenue High School 2010
NYIT Men’s Lacrosse 2010-2012
SUNY Plattsburgh Men’s Lacrosse 2012-2014
B.A. in Elementary Education from SUNY Plattsburgh
Adelphi University Master’s Degree Physical Education 2018-2020
Locust Valley Varsity Football Coach 2018 - Present
Locust Valley Varsity Lacrosse Coach 2018 - Present

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