The Churchville-Chili Central School District Board of Education made two new staff appointments at a special meeting on July 31. Alicia Pakusch was appointed the new Middle School House Administrator and Matthew Hennard was named the new Coordinator of Secondary Special Education. Both most recently worked at Oliver Middle School in the Brockport Central School District, with Pakusch as a math teacher and Hennard as Assistant Principal.
Pakusch lives in Irondequoit with her fiancé, Mike, and their two dogs, Hunter and MoMo. She earned a BA in adolescent mathematics and special education at Keuka College, her MSEd in educational technology at Nazareth University, and her administrative certification at SUNY Fredonia. This will be year 14 in the field of education. Alicia says she is “excited to build relationships with students, family, and the community to provide a safe and inclusive environment where our students grow and develop.
I’ve heard about so many great things going on at CCMS and I look forward to the opportunity to be a part of the team.”
Hennard lives in Brockport with his wife, Janelle and sons, Gavin (12) and Noah (10). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and Special Education 7-12 at SUNY College at Brockport in 2010, and his administrative certification at SUNY College at Brockport in 2019. This is his 16th year in the field of education. Matt says he is “excited for the opportunity to support, students, teachers, and families in Churchville-Chili, and can’t wait to get to work and meet everyone!”
Pakusch began in the Blue House at the Middle School on August 1. Hennard will begin in the Student Services Office on August 12.
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