Annual awards acknowledge superintendents riding significant growth for college students, educators, and communities thru visionary management
Albany, NY and Charlotte, NC (Might 6, 2026) — The New York State Council of Faculty Superintendents (NYSCOSS), in partnership with Discovery Schooling, as of late introduced the recipients of the 2026 NYSCOSS Excellence in Management Awards, honoring superintendents who’re advancing pupil good fortune and strengthening college communities thru cutting edge, results-driven management.
Because the skilled and advocacy group for college superintendents in New York State, NYSCOSS established the Excellence in Management Awards to lift district leaders who’re navigating evolving demanding situations with readability, braveness, and a transparent center of attention on pupil results. Award recipients have been decided on thru a aggressive nomination and assessment procedure that evaluated proof of have an effect on throughout district enlargement, neighborhood engagement, college tradition, and educational management.
At a time when districts are balancing emerging expectancies, staff calls for, and speedy exchange, this 12 months’s honorees display how sturdy management interprets into lasting growth for college students and educators alike. The 2026 NYSCOSS Excellence in Management Award recipients are:
- Cutting edge Management Champion: Krislynn Dengler, Superintendent at Glens Falls Town Faculty District
- District Expansion Champion: Lisa Wiles, Superintendent at Ellenville Central Faculty District
- Sure Faculty Tradition Champion: Rob Worth, Superintendent at Onondaga Central Faculty District
- Group Development Champions: David Mauricio, Superintendent at Peekskill Town Faculty District and Gretchen Rosales, Superintendent at Elba Central Faculty District
“Those leaders mirror what efficient, student-centered superintendency looks as if in motion,” stated Charles Dedrick, Govt Director of NYSCOSS. “Their paintings displays how considerate management can support instruction, empower educators, and construct believe with communities. We’re proud to acknowledge superintendents whose have an effect on is shaping the way forward for public training in New York State.”
“Discovery Schooling is pleased with our lengthy‑status partnership with NYSCOSS and the chance to improve this distinctive match celebrating superintendents from throughout New York State. Those awards are particularly significant, honoring leaders whose paintings exemplifies innovation, district enlargement, certain college tradition, and significant neighborhood have an effect on. It’s an honor and a privilege to rejoice those leaders and the necessary paintings they’re doing to support faculties and communities throughout New York.” Judson Aungst, Vice President of Tutorial Partnerships
NYSCOSS exists to improve, suggest for, and lift the paintings of faculty superintendents on behalf of scholars and communities throughout New York. Discovery Schooling, an international training generation chief and spouse of NYSCOSS, empowers educators and advances pupil studying thru cutting edge, standards-aligned virtual answers.
Be told extra concerning the NYSCOSS Excellence in Management Awards and the 2026 recipients here
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Concerning the New York State Council of Faculty Superintendents
The New York State Council of Faculty Superintendents (NYSCOSS) is the premier instructional group in New York State influencing the improvement of coverage and supporting the management of the superintendency. Aprofessional and advocacy group with over a century of provider to college superintendents and assistant superintendents, NYSCOSS promotes the training of all youngsters of New York State by means of offering its greater than 1000 individuals with a lot of skilled construction alternatives, publications and private services and products, whilst advocating for public training and the superintendency. Be told extra at www.nyscoss.org.
About Discovery Schooling
Discovery Schooling is an international training generation chief whose cutting edge answers empower educators and growth pupil studying. Discovery Schooling’s answers have served greater than 100 million scholars globally, supporting efficient educating and studying in 45% of U.S. Ok-12 faculties and in 100+ nations and territories. The corporate’s portfolio contains award-winning core and supplemental curriculum, top quality standards-aligned content material, and AI-enabled educating and studying gear. Answers span math, science, literacy, social research, and career-connected studying, together with instructionally-aligned content material advanced thru one-of-a-kind partnerships with trade leaders to deliver real-world relevance into each lesson. Be told extra at www.DiscoveryEducation.com.
Contacts
Deidre Hungerford
New York State Council of Faculty Superintendents
deidre@nyscoss.org
Ali Koper
Discovery Schooling
akoper@discoveryed.com
