Superintendent
Superintendent
Greetings, the friendly schools !
As we welcome students, staff, and families to the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to begin a year defined by reflection, collaboration, and continued growth. Our theme, Minds in Motion, reflects our commitment to creating engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation through our Arts in Education initiative.
This year marks an important point in our District's journey. As we continue implementing our current Strategic Plan, we are also beginning the collaborative process of developing our next five-year Strategic Plan for 2027-2032. Through our partnership with Hanover Research, the Strategic Planning Committee, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Committee (CIAC), Professional Learning Communities, community surveys, focus groups, and ongoing engagement with students, families, faculty, staff, and community members, we will gather diverse perspectives to help shape the future of Valley Stream 30.
The work ahead builds upon the strong foundation created by our educators and school community. The recommendations of CIAC, the collaboration of our Professional Learning Communities, and the voices of our stakeholders continue to guide our priorities in curriculum, instruction, assessment, social-emotional learning, and family engagement. As we welcome new leaders and honor the contributions of those whose dedicated service has shaped our schools, we embrace this period of transition as an opportunity to strengthen the systems and practices that support every learner.
Throughout the year, we remain focused on continuous improvement, using evidence, research, and community feedback to refine our work while remaining true to our mission of educating and inspiring every student to achieve their fullest potential as global leaders of tomorrow.
We look forward to partnering with our entire school community as we keep our minds in motion and continue building a future where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
Focus Goals
The district’s 6 goals come from the 2020–2027 Strategic Plan, which guides our work in academics, life skills, innovation, digital literacy, communication, and capital planning. Each year, the Board of Education and Superintendent set focused objectives within these goals based on data and progress from the previous year. Throughout the year, the Superintendent provides updates to the Board, and at the end of the school year reports on measurable outcomes using state and local data. These goals are part of a continuous improvement process that builds coherence across schools and moves the district from early progress to sustained growth for every student.
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Goal 1: Strong Core Academics Building solid foundations in reading, writing, and math School leaders will support teachers in using instructional practices aligned to New York State Standards in English Language Arts and Math. They will also strengthen the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to ensure every student grows and succeeds. |
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Goal 2: Life Skills And Well-Being |
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Goal 3: The 4 C’s — Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration & Communication Preparing students to think, connect, and create The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction will oversee programs and instructional practices that provide enrichment and integrate the 4 C’s into daily learning across all grade levels. |
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Goal 4: Digital Literacy & Citizenship |
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Goal 5: Communication & Engagement Strengthening connections between school, home, and community The Assistant Principal for Communication will expand family engagement opportunities, improve access to translation services, and enhance the district’s use of digital platforms such as Parent Square, Instagram, and Facebook. The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction will support professional learning and teacher-led communities that drive better instruction and student results. |
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Goal 6: Capital & Systems Building a strong and secure foundation for the future The Assistant Superintendent for Business & Human Resources will ensure the district meets all requirements of New York State’s Cybersecurity Education Law 2(d) to protect personal data. The department will also review long-term staffing structures to align with evolving programmatic needs. |