{"id":26,"date":"2026-01-22T00:32:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T00:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightgreen-mole-391024.hostingersite.com\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-02-09T00:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T05:41:47","slug":"board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/?page_id=26","title":{"rendered":"Board Of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Richard Louis Varone II\nDirector, President, and Treasurer of Bay Shore STEAM Corporation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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William Lawrence Claiborne\nDirector and Secretary of Bay Shore STEAM Corporation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Samuel Reed Preston\nDirector of Bay Shore STEAM Corporation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Richard Louis Varone II, a Bay Shore High School alumnus and graduate of the Class of 2009, is a passionate advocate for STEAM education and a lifelong supporter of the FIRST Robotics community. As a student, Richard was deeply involved in Bay Shore High School\u2019s FIRST Robotics Competition team, serving as Team Captain and learning from industry mentors who shaped his career path.<\/p>

While in high school, Richard worked as an IT employee at the Bay Shore Brightwaters Public Library, further honing his technical skills. His outstanding achievements with the robotics team earned him a half-tuition scholarship to Rochester Institute of Technology, where he pursued a degree in Computer Science. Remarkably, this scholarship was awarded without an application, a testament to his dedication and success.<\/p>

Richard has built a distinguished career in the defense and aerospace industry, currently serving as a senior engineer at North Atlantic Industries. Despite his professional achievements, he has remained committed to giving back to his community. For over a decade, he has mentored Bay Shore High School\u2019s robotics team, helping students secure scholarships and internships, including opportunities at his own company.<\/p>

In 2024, Richard founded Bay Shore STEAM Corporation to expand access to STEAM education across Bay Shore, Long Island, and the Greater New York area. As Director, President, and Treasurer, Richard embodies the spirit of \u201cpaying it forward,\u201d working tirelessly to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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William Lawrence Claiborne is an experienced educator and a dedicated advocate for STEM education. Growing up in Deer Park, William pursued his passion for technology and education through a robust academic journey. He earned an associate degree in business from Farmingdale State University before completing his bachelor\u2019s degree in Technology Education at the New York Institute of Technology in Westbury. Later, he achieved a master\u2019s degree from Stony Brook University, further deepening his expertise.<\/p>

For the past 17 years, William has been a technology teacher at Bay Shore High School, where he has inspired countless students with his enthusiasm and passion for STEM. Residing in Lake Grove with his wife and four daughters, William values family and community and takes pride in instilling a love for problem-solving in the next generation.<\/p>

As the Secretary and a Director of Bay Shore STEAM Corporation, William is excited to expand STEM opportunities for students across Bay Shore, Long Island, and beyond. His commitment to education and his ability to connect with students make him an integral part of the organization\u2019s mission to foster innovation and learning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Samuel Reed Preston, a Bay Shore High School alumnus and graduate of the Class of 2016, is a dedicated advocate for STEAM education and mentorship. During his time as a student, Samuel was an active member of Bay Shore High School\u2019s FIRST Robotics Competition team, where he was mentored by fellow directors Richard Varone and William Claiborne.<\/p>

Samuel\u2019s hard work and commitment to the program earned him an internship at North Atlantic Industries, facilitated by Richard, providing him with invaluable real-world experience in the defense and aerospace industry. Since graduating, Samuel has continued to give back to the community that shaped him by mentoring Bay Shore High School\u2019s robotics team, inspiring the next generation of innovators.<\/p>

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Buffalo State University, Samuel brings his firsthand knowledge of the transformative power of STEAM education to his role as a Director of Bay Shore STEAM Corporation. His passion for teaching and problem-solving drives his mission to expand opportunities for students in Bay Shore, Long Island, and beyond.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Board Of Directors Richard Louis Varone II Director, President, and Treasurer of Bay Shore STEAM Corporation William Lawrence Claiborne Director and Secretary of Bay Shore STEAM Corporation Samuel Reed Preston Director of Bay Shore STEAM Corporation Richard Louis Varone II, a Bay Shore High School alumnus and graduate of the Class of 2009, is a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":987,"href":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions\/987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bs-steam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}