Irvington Schools Appoints 5 Administrators

IRVINGTON, NY — The Irvington School Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kristopher Harrison announced the appointments of five administrators. They were appointed during a special meeting July 16.

Andrea Kantor, who previously served as Dows Lane Elementary School assistant principal, was named Dows Lane principal. With 27 years of experience in education, Kantor is a leader and proven educator with a commitment to student growth and professional development, according to a spokesman. During her tenure at Dows Lane, she has fostered a purposeful community with positivity, respect and high expectations. She has supported curriculum development and collaborated with teachers and families to support students’ social-emotional growth and academic achievement.

Linda Languilli will serve as the interim assistant principal at Dows Lane. An educator who supports the needs of students and teachers, Languilli has previously served as an elementary school interim assistant principal and a middle school interim principal in Chappaqua. Prior to her work in Chappaqua, she served as a school administrator and teacher in New York City.

Jason Strumwasser was appointed the new director of technology. As an innovative educational leader who supports faculty to integrate 21st-century multimedia technology to enrich instruction, has a background in professional learning, and inspires staff and students through the creation of an engaging learning environment. With 13 years of experience in education, Strumwasser began his career as a social studies teacher and most recently worked as the executive director of technology at a charter school in Far Rockaway.

Stewart Hanson will serve as the interim director of physical education, health and athletics. He has an extensive background as an administrator and holds numerous awards, certifications and honors. Most recently, Hanson worked as the interim director of physical education and athletics at Pearl River Public School District. With more than 40 years of experience, he has also worked as a special education and physical education teacher before becoming an athletic director.

Iris Goliger was appointed the assistant director of pupil personnel services. She has experience in special education leadership, having served as chairperson of the Committee on Special Education at the Rondout Valley Central School District. With comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations in education, mental health and community systems, she also has experience as a clinical psychologist and school psychologist.

These appointments follow a thorough search utilizing the district’s rigorous hiring process that included multiple interview rounds and committee interviews. The tenure-track administrators also participated in a clinical experience that required them to demonstrate their expertise, as well as committee interviews that included parents, teachers, staff, administrators and Board of Education trustees. A final interview was also held with the Board of Education.

Kantor, Hanson and Languilli started their new positions July 17, Strumwasser will begin July 23; Goliger, Aug. 5.

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