Dr. Ronald Gonzalez to be named Superintendent of EUFSD

At a special meeting on March 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., the Elmsford Union Free School District Board of Education will officially name Dr. Ronald Gonzalez Superintendent of Schools.

Dr. Gonzalez joined the district on July 18, 2022, as Interim Superintendent. Previously, he served as Assistant Superintendent for Administration, Curriculum & Instruction in the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, where he led the district’s equity work. While there Dr. Gonzalez led all aspects of curriculum for grades pre-K through 12 and served as chair of the District Equity Team and the District Strategic Planning Team.

“I accept this new role in the district with much humbleness and gratitude,” Dr. Gonzalez said. “I have truly enjoyed my time working in and for the district. I know I have more work to do and am excited to continue to make improvements that will benefit our students.”

During the Superintendent’s Conference Day held in late August, Dr. Gonzalez discussed his goals for the year. Among them were providing a safe and secure environment for students and staff, establishing systems and structures that support the work the district does, increasing family and community engagement and continuing the equity and social and emotional learning going forward.

“I am excited to continue my work with making these goals a reality and I thank the Board for their continued trust and faith in my abilities to make the Elmsford Union Free School District a district of distinction,” Dr. Gonzalez said.

“We are very excited to make Dr. Gonzalez a permanent administrator in our district,” said Board President Paul Hood.

“It has become abundantly clear to me and the Board that Dr. Gonzalez has the best interest of our students and families in mind in the work he has already done. During his tenure as interim superintendent, Dr. Gonzalez has enthusiastically embraced our districts goals, values and mission and has worked steadfastly to further improve our commitment to our families, faculty, students and staff.”

“Since his appointment as interim superintendent, he has made many positive improvements to our schools and the Board and I feel he is the ideal choice for the district’s permanent superintendent,” Mr. Hood said. “We look forward to continuing the good work Dr. Gonzalez has begun.”

Dr. Gonzalez, who lives in Elmsford, began his career at George Washington High School in Manhattan, where he served as teacher, dean and interim acting principal during his time there. He continued his career working in administrative roles in schools throughout the Bronx, as well as an education administrator and principal with the New York City Department of Education. From 2011-2021, he served as principal at Mount Vernon High School.

Dr. Gonzalez earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Manhattan College, his master’s in educational leadership from Bank Street College of Education and a doctorate in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher University’s Ralph C. Wilson School of Education.

The Elmsford Board of Education invites members of our district to a Community Forum to meet Dr. Gonzalez. Please join us on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the Alexander Hamilton High School Library.