Director of Learning Leaves Somers School District

SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers’ loss is Pelham’s gain.

Claire Comerford has held several positions over the eight years she’s been with the Somers Central School District, most recently as its director of learning at the secondary level.

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(She’s also been assistant director of learning K-12 and assistant principal at Somers High School.)

Comerford confirmed recently that she’s moving on to the Pelham Union Free School District in southern Westchester where she will be its assistant superintendent for teaching and learning.

In announcing her hiring, Pelham schools Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ said she was confident that Comerford’s “impressive career as an educator, experience designing and implementing programs with direct relevance to ours, and reputation as communicator and collaborator will make her a strong leader for our curriculum team.”

She assumes her new role on Aug. 1, succeeding Dr. Alice Bowman, who resigned to take a similar position in a Long Island school district.

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Comerford earned a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s in education at Fordham University. She also holds a certification of advanced study in educational leadership from SUNY New Paltz and is pursuing her doctorate at Manhattanville University.

Comerford was praised by Somers school trustees last week and told that she was leaving big shoes to fill and would be very much missed.

She sent The Somers Record the following statement:

“It is difficult to leave the Somers Central School District and the incredibly talented students, faculty, and staff with whom I have worked for the past eight years. It has been a pleasure working with such amazing educators towards the common goal of providing an exceptional education for all Somers students. I am proud of our work that has enriched, enhanced, and aligned teaching and learning in SCSD for the benefit of the students. Although I am sad to leave Somers, I am excited for my new role in Pelham, which will provide new challenges and opportunities for me to grow as an educational leader.”

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