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.

 

JonahSchenker

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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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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Dr. Jillaine Berardi

Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Design - Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning Program

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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Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Design - Educator Edge

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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Peter Harris

Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Design - Career Pathways Program 

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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Assistant Superintendent for Operations

Ed Forgit is an educator and administrator with nearly three decades of experience working in public schools. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Administration and a master’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Mount Saint Mary College. He also earned a Certificate of Advanced Study from the State University of New York at New Paltz.

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

North Star
Leadership Team

District Superintendent
phone: 845.255.1400 x3040
 
Amanda Stokes
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
phone: 845.255.1400 ext. 1215
 
Jillaine Berardi, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Design - Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning Program
phone: 845.255.1400 x2302
 
Sarah Dudley-Lemek
Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Design - Educator Edge
phone: 845.255.1402
 
Peter Harris
Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Design - Career Pathways Program
phone: 845.255.1400 x1234
 
Ed Forgit
Assistant Superintendent for Operations 
phone: 845.255.1400 x1230
 
Evelyn Lafontaine
Director - HR, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
phone: 845.255.1400 x1272
 
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
 
Shaun Lemister 
Director, School Business
phone: 845.255.1400 x1265
 
Silas Whittaker Jr.
Director of Technology
phone: 845.255.1400 x1372