Dear Patchogue-Medford High School Students and Families,

With excitement and appreciation, I had the opportunity to join the Patchogue-Medford High School as an Assistant Principal during the 2021-2022 school year. I have spent the last 4 years in the Patchogue-Medford School District as a Secondary Director of Special Education. The Patchogue-Medford community has a long history of opportunity, effective partnerships and cultural richness. The students that we educate are the face of the future of our community.  As an educational team, we look forward to continuing to work with all stakeholders in supporting every student to succeed and to develop the skills necessary in order to reach their individual potential.

One of the most important aspects of this position is communicating effectively while working with faculty, students and families to foster an environment that continually supports educational progress. I have spent many years in the field of education and was an Assistant Principal for 12 years prior to joining the district.  All of these experiences, with colleagues, families and students, have allowed me to engage in lifelong learning and to continue to grow professionally. I look forward to working with students to support them in maximizing their high school outcomes and in making positive decisions while looking towards their post-secondary plans. It is my aspiration that all students explore avenues that will lead them to determine a pathway which results in their fulfillment in the future.  It is critically important that students understand their role in their educational process, challenge themselves and access all that is available to them in the multitude of academic courses, elective courses and extra-curricular activities.

I look forward to continuing to collaborate with faculty, parents and students to celebrate learning and to achieve maximum success throughout the school year!