Superintendent

 

Dear Haldane Community, 

The Haldane Board of Education is excited to announce that on Tuesday, March 18, we will appoint Dr. Gail Duffy to become Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Duffy will join Haldane on July 1, 2025. 

Dr. Gail Duffy is an accomplished and experienced leader in the region, currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction & Human Resources in the Irvington UFSD. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise, as well as passion and enthusiasm, to her new role as Superintendent of Schools for the Haldane Central School District. Her extensive career includes Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Instruction and Director of Curriculum & Instruction in the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in the Cornwall CSD. She also served as an elementary and special education teacher, assistant coordinator of special education, assistant principal, and principal.  

A resident of Fishkill, Dr. Duffy is devoted to her family. She has a daughter who is a high school junior, a son who is in his freshman year of college, and a fiancé. Dr. Duffy holds a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Plattsburgh, a Master of Science in Education and Educational Administration from Pace University, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Manhattanville University. She is also an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Program at Hunter College.  

When asked about her new role as Superintendent of Haldane, she said, “I’m honored and humbled to take on the role of Superintendent of Schools for the Haldane Central School District, where I will strive to lead with authenticity and a deep commitment to serving the needs of all students. I look forward to embracing this very special district and partnering with the community at large.”

Dr. Duffy plans to visit the district this spring and we will arrange opportunities for the community to meet her over the summer. Please join us in welcoming her to Haldane!

Sincerely, 

Peggy Clements, PhD
Maggie Valentine
Ezra Clementson
Michelle Kupper, PhD
Sean McNall