Annual awards acknowledge superintendents driving significant progress for college students, educators, and communities by means of visionary management
Albany, NY and Charlotte, NC (Could 6, 2026) — The New York State Council of Faculty Superintendents (NYSCOSS), in partnership with Discovery Schooling, right now introduced the recipients of the 2026 NYSCOSS Excellence in Management Awards, honoring superintendents who’re advancing pupil success and strengthening faculty communities by means of modern, results-driven management.
Because the skilled and advocacy group for college superintendents in New York State, NYSCOSS established the Excellence in Management Awards to raise district leaders who’re navigating evolving challenges with readability, braveness, and a transparent deal with pupil outcomes. Award recipients had been chosen by means of a aggressive nomination and evaluate course of that evaluated proof of impression throughout district progress, neighborhood engagement, faculty tradition, and educational management.
At a time when districts are balancing rising expectations, workforce calls for, and fast change, this 12 months’s honorees exhibit how robust management interprets into lasting enchancment for college students and educators alike. The 2026 NYSCOSS Excellence in Management Award recipients are:
- Modern Management Champion: Krislynn Dengler, Superintendent at Glens Falls Metropolis Faculty District
- District Progress Champion: Lisa Wiles, Superintendent at Ellenville Central Faculty District
- Constructive Faculty Tradition Champion: Rob Worth, Superintendent at Onondaga Central Faculty District
- Group Enchancment Champions: David Mauricio, Superintendent at Peekskill Metropolis Faculty District and Gretchen Rosales, Superintendent at Elba Central Faculty District
“These leaders replicate what efficient, student-centered superintendency appears like in motion,” mentioned Charles Dedrick, Government Director of NYSCOSS. “Their work reveals how considerate management can strengthen instruction, empower educators, and construct belief with communities. We’re proud to acknowledge superintendents whose impression is shaping the way forward for public training in New York State.”
“Discovery Schooling is pleased with our lengthy‑standing partnership with NYSCOSS and the chance to assist this distinctive occasion celebrating superintendents from throughout New York State. These awards are particularly significant, honoring leaders whose work exemplifies innovation, district progress, constructive faculty tradition, and significant neighborhood impression. It’s an honor and a privilege to have a good time these leaders and the essential work they’re doing to strengthen faculties and communities throughout New York.” Judson Aungst, Vice President of Instructional Partnerships
NYSCOSS exists to assist, advocate for, and elevate the work of faculty superintendents on behalf of scholars and communities throughout New York. Discovery Schooling, a world training expertise chief and companion of NYSCOSS, empowers educators and advances pupil studying by means of modern, standards-aligned digital options.
Be taught extra in regards to the NYSCOSS Excellence in Management Awards and the 2026 recipients right here
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In regards to 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 event of coverage and supporting the management of the superintendency. Aprofessional and advocacy group with over a century of service to high school superintendents and assistant superintendents, NYSCOSS promotes the training of all youngsters of New York State by offering its greater than 1000 members with quite a few skilled improvement alternatives, publications and private providers, whereas advocating for public training and the superintendency. Be taught extra at www.nyscoss.org.
About Discovery Schooling
Discovery Schooling is a world training expertise chief whose modern options empower educators and progress pupil studying. Discovery Schooling’s options have served greater than 100 million college students globally, supporting efficient educating and studying in 45% of U.S. Okay-12 faculties and in 100+ nations and territories. The corporate’s portfolio consists of award-winning core and supplemental curriculum, high-quality standards-aligned content material, and AI-enabled educating and studying instruments. Options span math, science, literacy, social research, and career-connected studying, together with instructionally-aligned content material developed by means of one-of-a-kind partnerships with trade leaders to deliver real-world relevance into each lesson. Be taught 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
