West Islip Names New Director Of Intervention Services

WEST ISLIP, NY - The West Islip School District has named Michelle Walsh as director of intervention services.

In this role, she will support in the implementation of several districtwide programs, with responsibilities including the response to intervention process, homebound instruction, ENL services, and reading and math intervention.

She will also supervise several departments in the district and provide professional support to new teachers.
Walsh, a Garden City resident, worked for the last two years as intervention services coordinator for West Islip.

She was previously employed by the Jericho School District as a special educator, reading specialist and elementary classroom teacher.

She began her career in public and private schools in New York City.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY Oswego, and master’s degrees in reading and special education as well as an advanced degree in school administration from Queens College.

Walsh is currently a first-year doctoral student at Hofstra University’s learning and teaching program.

“As a parent and educator, I understand the impact that schools and the bigger society can have on the development of a child,” Walsh said. “Thus, I strive every day to create meaningful districtwide and schoolwide supports that help children and families reach success.”

Congratulations to Michelle Walsh!

Photo courtesy of the West Islip School District