Ardsley School District Hires New Director of Special Education
November 12, 2024
The Ardsley School District has announced Marianna Dougherty as its new Director ofSpecialEducation.
Dougherty joins Ardsley from the Clarkstown Central School District, where she served as Supervisor of Special Education since 2018. Prior to that, she was the CSE Chairperson for three years and worked as a Behavioral Consultant/Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment. Additionally, she taught graduate-level courses in the Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis programs at Mercy College for eight years, during which she also served as a Fieldwork Supervisor for Board Certified BehaviorAnalystcandidates.
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“I wanted to be part of a close-knit community and be supportive and connected in my role. I felt I could make a greater impact in a smaller district,”Doughertysaid.
Her goals for this year include learning about the Ardsley community’s students, staff, and familiesand addressing their needs through open andtrustingrelationships.
Dougherty earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Ramapo College and a Master of Education in Special Education (N-12) from Bank Street College of Education. She also holds a Post-Master’s Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis from Mercy College, a Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership from Seton Hall University, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Education Administration (SBL/SDL) from SUNYNewPaltz.
In her free time, Dougherty finds relaxation in baking bread and enjoys going on adventures with her dogs, husband,andfriends.
District officials said she brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a personal dedication to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive, and her deep commitment to special education, paired with her hands-on, compassionate approach, is already making a positive impact in her interactions throughoutthedistrict.
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