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School District In Northern Westchester Names New Superintendent School District In Northern Westchester Names New Superintendent
School District In Northern Westchester Names New Superintendent A veteran educator in the region is heading south to lead a Northern Westchester school district. The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District announced that it has unanimously approved a multi-year contract for Stephen Walker to take over for current superintendent Deborah O’Connell, who is retiring in January. Walker comes to Croton-on-Hudson from the Sullivan West Central School District in Sullivan County, where he has served as superintendent since 2018, overseeing approximately 1,100 students. O’Connell’s retirement takes effect as of Jan. 3, 2022, with Walker taking over the followi…

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by Zak Failla
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Croton-Harmon Assistant Business Superintendent Retiring Soon Croton-Harmon Assistant Business Superintendent Retiring Soon
Croton-Harmon Assistant Business Superintendent Retiring Soon Not many retirees can say they are opening a new chapter in their lives that will include international travel and a new marriage.  But Croton-Harmon Assistant Superintendent for Business Diane Chaissan of Newburgh is about to turn that page. Chaissan will be retiring in January, closing an 11-year career in the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District that she said she has enjoyed immensely. “I love this district. I love the people,” she said. “My staff is the best and we work so well together as a team. I will miss them the most.” Chaissan joined the school district in October 2007, aft…

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by Jon Craig
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These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says
These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says Hudson Valley school districts performed well among those with the best teachers, according to a recent rating by niche.com. The full results can found by clicking online here. Scarsdale topped the list followed by Bronxville as number two and Edgemont in sixth for best school teachers in New York state.  Briarcliff was ranked in ninth place and Pleasantville in 11th. Also making the Top 100: Rye Neck schools ranked 13th and Ardsley was ranked 14th. Pelham Union Free School District's teachers were ranked 16th statewide, while teachers in the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District …

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by Jon Craig