Michelle Zernone

Principal at Clarkstown Central School District

Orange County, New York, United States

About

A self-motivated, dedicated and accomplished administrator with experience working with students and the school community to ensure goals and ambitions are met by all students and faculty. Progressive leader with experience supporting students, teachers and principals. Experienced in developing a safe, inviting and engaging professional learning communities in which teachers and administrators can excel and have the tools necessary for increasing overall student achievement. Strong communicator with the ability to work in fast-paced environments and provide crisis management and leadership for difficult situations. Exceptional background spanning K-12 building and district leadership roles for over twenty years. Experience working in both high needs and affluent community school districts.

Experience

  • Clarkstown Central School District (13 yrs)
    • Principal Bardonia Elementary School
      Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    • K-12 ELA/ SS Coordinator
      Jul 2013 - Present · 13 yrs

  • Principal at Clarkstown Central School District
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Principal at Peekskill city schools
    Sep 2011 - Jul 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • House Principal at Enlarged City School District of Middletown
    Aug 2006 - Aug 2011 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Instructional Supervisor at East Ramapo Central School District
    Jul 2003 - Jul 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Developed and implemented literacy programs. Provided support to teachers within the program. Data analysis for decision making. Served on district-wide literacy committee. Presented unique programs as Destination Diploma Conferences to colleagues from around NYS. Supervised and evaluated teachers.