Rye Athletic Director Rob Castagna Hired At Byram Hills Schools

RYE, N.Y. -- Robert Castagna, director of health, physical education and athletics for the past 12 years in Rye has been named athletic director at the Byram Hills School District.

Robert Castagna, top left, at Rye High School's November ceremony where seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play college sports.. Photo Credit: *Contributed*

Jon Craig

04/21/2015 5:30 p.m.

The Byram Hills Board of Education approved Castagna's hiring at a meeting last week. Effective July 1, Castagna will succeed Mike Gulino, who is retiring after 34 years.

Castagna, who lives in Ridgefield, Conn., could not be reached for comment.

Gulino confirmed the impending change of command for the Bobcats.

Castagna received his bachelor's degree in education from Iona College.

He has worked for the Rye City School District the past 21 years, including nine years teaching health and physical education.

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