The Brockport Board of Education has identified three finalists for the district’s next top administrator. The finalists, narrowed from a pool of 21 applicants, are Dr. Valerie Burke, superintendent of schools for the Warsaw School District; Dr. Lesli Myers, assistant superintendent of student services for Ithaca City School District; and Dr. Carol Pallas, assistant superintendent of schools and transition coordinator for the Greece Central School District.
•Dr. Valerie Burke has 14 years of experience in education. Since 2010, she has served as superintendent of schools for the Warsaw Central School District. During her career, she has served as an elementary school teacher, assistant principal and principal.
•Dr. Lesli Myers has 19 years of experience in education. Since 2007, she has served as the assistant superintendent of student services for the Ithaca City School District. Her past work experience includes director of student and career support, coordinator of student support and enrichment, high school counselor and house administrator.
•Dr. Carol Pallas has 25 years of experience in education. Employed by the Greece Central School District since 2000, she is currently serving dual roles as the assistant superintendent of schools and transition coordinator. During her career she has served in other assistant superintendent capacities in addition to director of human resources, principal and elementary school teacher.
The three candidates are scheduled for day-long school visits which will include a community forum from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the A.D. Oliver Middle School Library to allow staff and community members an opportunity to meet each finalist and ask questions. The schedule is as follows: May 22, Dr. Lesli Myers; May 23: Dr. Valerie Burke; May 24: Dr. Carol Pallas.
