ABOUT PPD

Programs & Professional Development provides professional development opportunities to administrators and teachers within the region. As a department, we try to keep abreast of the newest educational information and pass that knowledge on to our clients. We act as a liaison between the New York State Department of Education and local school districts. 

Our services include workshops, trainings such as DASA and school violence prevention, fire/bus safety demonstrations, MakerSpaces and more.  We are also the regional coordinator for the Odyssey of the Mind program and are the home of the School Library System.

Our department is staffed by professionals who are well trained and versatile in all areas of current educational need and educational trends. We are highly qualified to provide training in a variety of subjects and initiatives.

For further information, contact Andrea Lomber, Director of Programs & Professional Development

(315) 779-7043 or (800) 356-4356

alomber@boces.com

MEET THE TEAM!

The Programs and Professional Development Department offers a wide array of professional growth opportunities that can be customized to match district needs. As experienced instructional coaches, building principals, assistant superintendents, superintendents, and teachers we have the lens to meld evidence-based pedagogy with current educational initiatives.

Andrea Lomber

Andrea Lomber, Director

p: 315-779-7043

e: alomber@boces.com

  • Staff & Curriculum Development

  • Instructional Leadership

  • Customized Professional Offerings & Support

  • Community Schools

  • Guest Speakers

  • Literacy

  • Mentoring

Julie White

Julie White, Supervisor

p: 315-779-7070 

e: jwhite@boces.com

  • K-12 Math, ELA, Sciences, ELL/ESL, World Language, Instructional Coaches

  • K-12 Instructional Support/Coaching/Mentoring

  • Regional Virtual Summer School

  • Remote/Virtual Learning

  • Seal of Biliteracy  

Nadine O'Shaughnessy

Nadine O'Shaughnessy, Instructional Support Specialist

e: noshaughnessy@boces.com

  • K-12 Science

  • Seal of Biliteracy

  • Literacy in the Content Area

  • Regional and State Level PD

  • Administrative Mentor

Cheryl Steckly

Cheryl Steckly, Instructional Support Specialist

p: 315-779-7048  

e: csteckly@boces.com

  • Leadership Development

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

  • School Counselors K-8

  • Evaluation Support

  • Odyssey of the Mind: Region 9

  • Regional Scoring

Jamie Moesel

Jamie Moesel, Instructional Support Specialist

p: 315-755-6382 

e: jmoesel@boces.com

  • Leadership Development

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

  • Special Education

  • Odyssey of the Mind: Region 9

Scott Slater

Scott Slater, Instructional Support Specialist

e: sslater@boces.com

  • Mentor Teacher Intern Program

  • Teacher Leader Evaluation

  • Strategic Planning

  • Special Education

  • DEI

  • Customized Support

Maren Farney

Maren Farney, MTSS Coordinator

p: 315-779-7005

e: mfarney@boces.com

  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

  • Community Schools

  • Trauma Informed Instruction

  • SEL Screening and Data Management

  • Positive Action and Responsive Classroom programs

Meghan Gartland

Meghan Gartland, School Library System Coordinator

p: 315-779-7288   

e: mgartland@boces.com

  • Librarian Orientation and Mentoring

  • School Library Print and Online Resources

  • eBooks: Rosen, Gale, Sora, etc. 

  • Empire State Information Fluency Continuum 

  • School Library Program Rubric

Shannon VanCoughnett

Shannon VanCoughnett, Supervisor for Instructional Technology & School Improvement

e: svancoughnett@boces.com

  • Integration of Instructional Technology

  • Distance Learning

  • Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Work

  • Supervise BOCES Instructional Staff

Tara Powlowski

Tara Pawlowski , Instructional Technology & School Improvement Specialist

p: 315-779-7044

e: TaraPawlowski@boces.com

  • Technology Support for Curriculum & Instruction

  • Canvas Learning Management System

  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Certification Training

  • School Violence & Prevention (SAVE) Certification Training

  • Edemntum, Plato and Courseware

Bonnie Mosher

Bonnie Mosher, Account Clerk/Typist

p: 315-779-7040   

e: bmosher@boces.com

  • Programs & Professional Development

  • Odyssey of the Mind: Region 9

  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Registrations

  • School Violence and Prevention (SAVE) Registrations

  • Substitute Teacher and TA Workshop Registrations

Jennifer McCargar

Jennifer McCargar, Account Clerk/Typist

p: 315-779-7041   

e: jmccargar@boces.com

  • Programs & Professional Development

  • Professional Growth (formerly MyLearningPlan

  • General Workshops Registrar

  • Regional Scoring