The Sewanhaka Central High School District is pleased to announce that Eric Banks has been appointed as the new athletic director and chairperson for physical education and health at Elmont Memorial High School, effective May 27, 2025.
Mr. Banks is a dynamic and results-driven educational leader who is passionate about health and wellness. He has 10 years of experience in physical education, beginning his career as an adjunct professor in the physical education department at his alma mater SUNY Cortland. Most recently, Mr. Banks taught physical education at Westbury High School. During his time there, he served as a curriculum developer for health education and marriage and family wellness courses and spearheaded the integration of technology into the physical education curriculum to enhance learning outcomes. He led students as a dedicated assistant varsity football coach, assistant girls track and field coach, and the supervisor of summer intramurals and athletics for grades 1-8. Mr. Banks was also an adviser for My Brother’s Keeper, a mentoring program for young men that is also offered at Elmont Memorial.
“I’m looking forward to meeting the students, staff and families at Elmont Memorial High School,” Mr. Banks said. “I’m excited to begin collaborating with all the stakeholders to build on the successful accomplishments of the Elmont students.”
Mr. Banks earned a bachelor’s in physical education and master’s in health education from SUNY Cortland, and an Educational Leadership Certification from the College of Saint Rose.