The District welcomes Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability Elizabeth Doyle, effective November 1, who was appointed by the board of education during the September 29 business meeting.

“We are extremely fortunate to have such a qualified educator to fill this position,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Giani said. “The Board of Education and I look forward to working with Ms. Doyle in achieving the district’s educational and instructional goals.”

Ms. Doyle, an East Hampton resident, joins South Country from the East Hampton Union Free School District, where she served as principal of John M. Marshall Elementary School since 2013. During her tenure, she successfully implemented a prekindergarten program and a Spanish dual language program. Ms. Doyle also partnered with Sag Harbor’s Wellness Foundation to implement a Wellness Zone while extending recess time for all grades to promote health and wellness and increase student focus and motivation. She also implemented a character education program to further promote diversity and a positive school climate. Ms. Doyle also developed and led K-12 professional development in literacy, mathematics, school culture, professional learning communities, critical friends groups, classroom management and co-teaching.

Prior to her tenure at East Hampton Union Free Schools, Ms. Doyle was principal of Explore Empower Public Charter School and the former coordinator for K-12 English in the White Plains City School District. She was additionally Director of Operations and School Support and Director of Instruction for Replications, Inc., an education non-profit partner with the New York City Department of Education. She began her educational career as an elementary school teacher at The Jackie Robinson School in Queens. Ms. Doyle was formerly vice president for Citigroup Private Bank before answering New York City’s call for career changers to become teachers in high needs districts. She thus applied to the NYC Teaching Fellows Program where she served as a fellow and selector.

Ms. Doyle holds a master’s degree in elementary education from Queen’s College and certification in Advanced Studies in Education Administration from LIU Post. She also received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and international business from Hofstra University.