Katonah - Lewisboro School District

Catherine Graybosch comes to the Katonah-Lewisboro School District from Great Neck Public Schools where she serves as a Library Media Specialist and Department Head of Media and Information Technology. In her role in South Middle School, Catherine collaborates with her colleagues to support the integration of technology in all subject areas and facilitates professional learning for faculty members. In addition to her work as a library media specialist, Catherine also designed a new learning commons and led multiple initiatives with the Director of Technology, including a 1:1 device program, active learning, flexible seating, and the development of maker spaces in the middle school.

Catherine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences, and an Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership. In addition, Catherine has presented at several regional and national conferences.

“I’m excited about supporting professional learning across the district in order to enhance educational experiences for both staff and students,” said Graybosch.

Alison Porcelli is currently Interim Principal for the Roaring Brook Elementary School in Chappaqua Central School District. Her experience encompasses teaching primary grades in the Guilderland Central School District and Byram Hills Central School District, serving as a Senior Staff Developer for the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia
University, and working as an elementary building administrator in New York City and Chappaqua, NY. In her work as a staff developer and building administrator, Alison served as an instructional coach for many teachers across all subject areas.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and Psychology, a Master of Science in Teaching Reading, and another master's in Curriculum and Teaching. Alison has also authored and co-authored several books, including: “A Quick Guide to Boosting English
Acquisition through Choice Time” and “Purposeful Play: A Teacher's Guide to Igniting
Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day.”

“I am looking forward to working alongside of teachers, thinking together and trying out the best approaches to engage all learners,” said Porcelli. “At the district level, I am excited to collaborate with and learn from such a thoughtful group of educators!”