Vincent Smith School Welcomes Newest Dean of Students

Vincent Smith School in Port Washington has welcomed Lois Dierlam as their newest Dean of Students.

Dierlam, of Massapequa, will help manage services that impact students, co-curricular and extracurricular programs and the in-service training of teachers.

Vincent Smith School is known for its individualized programs for students in grades 1-12 with ADD, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Auditory Processing Disorders, and Language (Expressive/Receptive) Processing Disorders.

“I was attracted to the Vincent Smith School because it represents a dynamic opportunity for me professionally and allows me to be an integral part of a school that helps students in grades 1-12 with learning disabilities,” Dierlam said in a press release.

As Dean of Students, she plans to:

• Strengthen the school curriculum
• Build a community of respect between students, parents and teachers.
• Establish a more collaborative process between students and academics.

Dierlam previously served as an Associate Professor at Concordia College from 2013-2015 and was also the Chair of the Teacher Education Program at Concordia College from 2010-2014. She completed her doctorate at Concordia University, Chicago, her M.A. in Special Education from Hofstra University and her B.S. in Special Education from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University.

“We are very excited that Ms. Dierlam has joined the School as the Dean of Students,” said John Baldi, head of school, in a statement. “She brings a wealth of experience in both academic and student affairs. Her expertise and knowledge will help expand and further develop the Vincent Smith School program.”