About Us

The Green Island Union Free School District — better known as Heatly School — is a Visible Learning Certified public school in Green Island, NY which serves approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-8.

Visible Learning+ is a professional learning program that helps students take responsibility for their own learning and gives teachers immediate, specific feedback to help transform education in the classroom. 

“We are honored to be the first New York public school district to receive this distinction. This award shows the exemplary progress our teachers and students have made by putting research into practice with validity,” said Superintendent Dan Kalbfliesh.

With Visible Learning, Green Island UFSD teachers are actively involved in making adaptations to their instruction based on real-time feedback of what is working for their students. They build trust with their students in order to support risk-taking in learning, challenging their students regularly.

When students can set learning goals, express what they are learning, describe their next steps, know what to do when they reach a roadblock, see mistakes as opportunities, and use feedback, they are visible learners. 

In order to achieve this distinction, Green Island UFSD completed a rigorous assessment process, delivered a portfolio with evidence in action showing Visible Learning throughout their school, and proved their adherence to specific and measurable performance standards. The award is valid for two years, and schools must reapply in order to maintain their certification.

Mission Statement

Heatly will continue to rise by optimizing the engagement of all school community members to help students meet their maximum potential.

Goals

• Academic: All programs will be research based, inclusive, culturally responsive, challenging and relevant.  
• Community School: Strengthen partnerships to ensure all members have access to school and community resources.  
• Human & Fiscal Resources: In an effort to sustain and maintain Heatly’s identity, the district will develop programs and services that are effective and efficient with human and fiscal resources.  

Vision

Heatly will continue to rise by utilizing data to inform practices to increase academic, behavioral and social engagement.

District Administration

Dan Kalbfliesh
Superintendent
dkalbfliesh@greenisland.org

Stephanie Bouchey
Principal
sbouchey@greenisland.org

Christopher Karwiel
Business Manager
ckarwiel@greenisland.org

Jodi Mazzeo
Director of Behavioral Health
jmazzeo@greenisland.org

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