Dan Rena was hired by the Westmoreland Central School District as a special education teacher at the Primary Elementary School. He will officially start his position in August.
Prior to coming to Westmoreland, Mr. Rena was a special education teacher at Upstate Cerebral Palsy and the Herkimer BOCES for a total of four years. 
Mr. Rena, who has a Master’s degree in Special Education and is certified to teach in grades 1-6, says education is his passion.
“I love teaching and the learning process,” Mr. Rena said. “I enjoy the challenge teaching brings and love to see the results of my work in students over time.”
The Westmoreland community isn’t new to Mr. Rena - - he has family who live in Westmoreland. He’s now looking forward to becoming a part of the Westmoreland community himself.
“Westmoreland is a high achieving and well renowned school district in our area,” Mr. Rena said. “I am so humbled to be able to teach in such a wonderful school.”
In his spare time, Mr. Rena enjoys playing the drums, running, singing and hanging out with his son, Colin. He is also a member of the Ziyara Shriners’ Board of Directors.
Welcome to Westmoreland, Mr. Rena!