Leadership

The administrative leadership of Ulster BOCES functions similar to the Central Office of a local school district. In addition to the responsibilities performed by the District Superintendent’s Office, the Administration provides many internal support services as part of its day-to-day operations. These include payroll, accounting, bidding, purchasing, budgeting, planning, community relations, grant writing, and recruiting of qualified administrators, teachers, and non-instructional staff. Administration provides local school district administrators with support and high-level leadership on statewide and national issues and mandates. The services of the Ulster BOCES Administration benefit each school district in Ulster County.

 

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Dr. Jonah M. Schenker

District Superintendent

Dr. Schenker received his Doctorate in Education Leadership from The Esteves School of Education, at The Sage Colleges, in 2015. Dr. Schenker began his formal education career as a classroom teacher in inner city/urban settings, as well as rural school districts.

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Amanda Stokes

Assistant Superintendent for Administration

Amanda Stokes received her School District Business Leader Certificate from the College of Saint Rose. She began her career with Ulster BOCES in 2006 and over the years has served in a variety of roles, including Financial/Human Resources Software Specialist, Principal Account Clerk, Deputy Treasurer, and Purchasing Agent.

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Jillaine Berardi
Jillaine Berardi

Assistant Superintendent Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services

Jill Berardi received her Certificate of Advanced Study from the SUNY New Paltz School of Educational Administration. She began her career as a classroom special education teacher in an inner-city school district, and transitioned into administration.

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Peter Harris
Peter Harris

Assistant Superintendent Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Alternative Education  (HVPA & Phoenix Academy)

Peter Harris received his Certificate of Advanced Study from the SUNY New Paltz School of Educational Administration in 2010. As a high school principal, he focused on promoting equity and access for all students.

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Sarah Dudley-Lemek

Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

Sarah Dudley-Lemek holds a Master of Arts in Teaching, Social Studies, from SUNY New Paltz, where she also received her Certificate of Advanced Study in School Building Leadership/School Building Leadership.

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Central Administration
175 Route 32 North
New Paltz, NY 12561
phone: 845.255.1400

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District Superintendent
phone: 845.255.1400 x3040


Deputy Superintendent
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Amanda Stokes
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
phone: 845.255.1400 ext. 1265

Jillaine Berardi
Assistant Superintendent Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services
phone: 845.255.1400 x2302

Sarah Dudley-Lemek
Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services
phone: 845.255.1402

Peter Harris
Assistant Superintendent Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Alternative Education  (HVPA & Phoenix Academy)
phone: 845.255.1400 x1234

Evelyn Lafontaine
Director - HR, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
phone: 845.255.1400 x1272

Lori Wightman
Director of Finance and District Treasurer
phone: 845.255.1400 x1122

Danielle Yeomans
Director of Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center
phone: 845.255.1450 x1236

Holly Brooker
Director of Community Relations
phone: 845.255.1400 x1301 

Victor DeStefano
Director of Facilities
phone: 845.255.1400 x1304