Superintendent of Schools
A Message from the Superintendent
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Dr. Pochintesta joined the Pearl River School District in 2014. As Superintendent of Schools, he reports to the Board of Education and manages the District's 400 faculty and staff members. When he is not in one of the District schools, you can find him in the District Administrative Offices.
Education:
- Doctoral Studies in Education, Manhattanville College
- M.S. in Administration and Supervision, College of New Rochelle
- M.A. in Social Studies Education, Lehman College
- B.A. in Political Science, Fordham University
Experience:
- 2013-2014: Superintendent of Schools, Wappingers Central School District
- 2012-2013: Interim Superintendent of Schools, Wappingers Central School District
- 2010-2012: Assistant Superintendent for Administration, Wappingers Central School District
- 2008-2010: Principal, John Jay Senior High School, Wappingers Central School District
- 2005-2008: House Principal, Arlington High School, Arlington Central School District
- 2002-2005: Principal, La Salle Academy, NYC
- 1993-2002: Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, LaSalle Academy, NYC
- 1990-1993: Social Studies Teacher, IS144 Bronx, NY
- 1988-1990: Italian Teacher, St. Raymond's High School, Bronx, NY
Professional Affiliations:
- New York State Council of School Superintendents
- Lower Hudson Council of School Superintendents, Treasurer
- Mid-Hudson School Study Council, Executive Committee
- Tri-States Consortium Superintendents Study Group
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