Duanesburg Welcomes New Superintendent Kimberly Ross, Former Leader of Green Island Schools

Kimberly Ross is the newly appointed Superintendent of Schools. Since 2019, she has been the superintendent for the Green Island Union Free School District. Before that, she was the director of student support services at the Gloversville Enlarged School District. Ross has experience as an elementary principal and a social studies teacher.

Ross appreciates the Duanesburg community's dedication to education. She thanked the board of education for the chance to contribute to Duanesburg’s academic success. Ross, originally from the Schoharie Valley, has a track record of creating opportunities for students and enhancing resources for teachers and administrators.

At Green Island, Ross introduced new graduation options for students, such as distance learning and alternative education programs. She also increased access to professional development and academic resources. The graduation rate in Green Island rose from 75% to 93% under her leadership.

Ross managed the execution of several grant programs in Green Island. These grants supported teachers and students and fostered community connections. They included a 21st Century Community grant for an after-school program and an Office of Mental Health grant for student support. Ross also improved the district’s prekindergarten program.

Ross was chosen from a wide range of candidates from New York in a search process led by Capital Region BOCES. The process involved collecting community feedback on the desired qualities of the next school district leader. Duanesburg Board of Education President Melissa Them Peterson expressed her confidence in Ross's appointment, highlighting her achievements at Green Island and her alignment with the Duanesburg Central School District's mission and values.

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