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Kathleen Schneck-Suma is an experienced educational leader and independent artist, currently serving as Assistant Principal at New Paltz Central School District since September 2021, where responsibilities include master schedule collaboration and implementing positive school climate initiatives. Prior roles include Assistant Principal at Wappingers Central School District, where student discipline was managed through restorative practices and graduation rates were significantly improved, Principal at St. Joseph the Worker C.A., and various positions in the NYC Department of Education, where notable achievements included receiving the Blue Ribbon Excellence in Teaching Award. Kathleen's background in art includes numerous exhibitions from 2010 to 2013, showcasing work in prominent locations such as the Brooklyn Utopias and the Greenpoint Film Festival. Educational credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Visual and Performing Arts from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Fine Art Education from Hofstra University.