NYSCOSS - Key Persons
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Commissioner 's Advisory Council
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- Program & Membership Associate
Allie provides support to our members by serving as the primary contact for general inquiries and database updates; answering and directing calls. She provides support for our LEAF programs and membership. She also writes articles and reviews our monthly Councilgram newsletter.
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- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools / Syracuse City SD
Ask Deidre Hungerford, Associate Director for Business Development, how to apply or learn more about submission deadlines.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
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- Member of the Executive Committee
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- Chairman
- Executive Director
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Executive Director / New York State Council of School Superintendents
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- Associate Director for Finance
- Associate Director for Finance and Human Resources
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- Associate Director for Business Development
Deidre manages our Strategic Partnership Program and provides opportunities for companies, associations, organizations and foundations to connect with educational leaders. She designs and manages exhibit halls at the Fall Leadership Summit and Winter Institute and manages our Thought Leadership Summits. She also coordinates award and scholarship programs. Contact Deidre if you are interested in becoming a strategic partner.
Dena plays a vital role interpreting and managing our brand identity throughout all Council and LEAF, Inc. printed and online communication materials.
She designs and manages the production of all publications, provides design support for The Council and LEAF, Inc. website, and manages printing and design consultants. Contact Dena with questions regarding the production of our communication materials including our Councilgram and Snapshot of the Superintendency publications.
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- Chairman
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- District Superintendent
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Chairman
- Member of the Executive Committee
- District Superintendent
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Elected As President of the New York State Council of School Superintendents
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Chairman of Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Chairman
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Brighton Superintendent
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools / Glen Cove City SD
Dr. Mary Barter was an exceptional educational leader during a time when few women held the title of superintendent. In 1997, Dr. Barter was elected as the first female president of NYSCOSS and served her presidential year through June 1998.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Community Superintendent / NYC Department of Education
- New York State Superintendent of the Year
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools / Binghamton City SD
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- District Superintendent
Edward L. Osborne in1968 became the first Executive Secretary to lead the newly merged New York State Council of School Superintendents. He will be remembered for overcoming the rifts in the new organization and making the merger a true success. Here are the executive directors that followed Osborne's tenure:
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- Member of the Executive Committee
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- Assistant Director
- Member of the Your Advocacy Team
- Ass'T Director for Governmental Relations / Ass'T Counsel
- Assistant Director for Governmental Relations & Assistant Counsel
Greg devotes his efforts to the The Council's lobbying and advocacy agenda. He also assists in negotiating superintendent's employment contracts and providing legal advice to members. He works with the executive and legislative branches of state and federal government, a variety of state agencies and is well respected within the halls of the Capitol from his tenure as education counsel for the Assembly majority. Contact Greg regarding legislative and regulatory concerns.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
Jacinda (a/k/a "Jazz") is primarily responsible for negotiating superintendent's employment contracts and providing legal advice and assistance to our members. In addition, Jazz regularly designs legal seminars and provides presentations on legal educational issues to members. She also established and leads The Council's Women's Initiative. Contact Jazz if you have contract questions, are interested in Enhanced Level II Benefits, need retirement services, or have a presentation for a Women's Initiative event.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
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- Program Associate & Legal Support
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- Administrative Assistant
- Programs Coordinator
Kessa handles general inquiries and answers questions and direct calls from our members. She is also responsible for general database updates.
Kessa also provides support for the Fall Leadership Summit and Winter Institute through designing and monitoring our education session portal and programming the app. Working directly with Connections Housing, our official housing company for each event, she assists members by answering general housing questions. She also supports LEAF, Inc. education programs.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools / South Glens Falls School
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- Chairman
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent / Geneva City School
- Superintendent, Geneva City School District / Council Contacts
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
Margaret manages our office reception area for NYSCOSS and LEAF programs, handles deliveries, and direct calls for our members.
She is also provides support to our membership, program and finance associates with administrative functions as needed.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Associate Director for Membership
Melanie provides direct support to our members by answering membership questions including member online access; assisting with membership purchases, transfers and renewals. Also contact Melanie with registration questions for Council and LEAF, Inc. programs including Fall Leadership Summit and Winter Institute registration. She is also available to answer questions or concerns regarding invoices for membership and event registration.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools / Yonkers City SD / One Larkin Center
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Interim Superintendent / Rochester City School
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Chairman of Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- President
- Superintendent
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Chairman
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Chairman of Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools / Lowville Academy
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- Member of the Executive Committee
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Deputy Director
- Media Contact
- Member of the Your Advocacy Team
- Deputy Director for Advocacy, Research & Communications
Bob directs our advocacy activities and serves as the principal contact with the news media. He is regarded as one of the state's leading experts in education finance.
ALBANY, NY - Today, Bob Lowry, The Council's Deputy Director for Advocacy, Research, and Communications, is providing testimony on the future of Foundation Aid at a hearing conducted by the State University's Rockefeller Institute of Government.
Bob directs The Council's advocacy activities and serves as our principal contact with the news media. Working with Council leaders, he advocates for superintendent concerns with the Governor's Office, State Legislature, Board of Regents, and the State Education Department and other state agencies. He is the principal author of many Council policy reports and is recognized as one of the state's leading experts in school finance. Contact Bob regarding policy decisions, school finance, and general media inquiries.
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- Associate Director
- Director of Marketing & Communications
Theresa plans and implements our annual Fall Leadership Summit and Winter Institute. She investigates new technologies, advances our social media presence, and manages our website. She also serves as the editor of our Councilgram newsletter. Each year she manages the New York State Superintendent of the Year award process with AASA. Contact Theresa If you want to participate in our annual events or have a question about the NYS Superintendent of the Year recognition.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Superintendent of Schools
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- Associate Director
- Director
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- Member of the Executive Committee