Explore the impactful journey of Christine Waters, a dedicated former educator in East Meadow and the Herald s 2023 Person of the Year. With a career spanning decades, Waters has been a tireless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. From her early teaching days to her leadership roles in organizations such as Equity 4 LI Youth and the NAACP, she has left an indelible mark on the East Meadow Union Free School District and beyond.