Schools
Long Beach Appoints New Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Janna Ostroff brings 20 years of educational experience to her new leadership position.
LONG BEACH, NY — A new educator has joined the Long Beach Board of Education.
Dr. Janna Ostroff was appointed the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
She earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership from St. John's University. She earned dual master's degrees from Oxford University.
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"I am looking forward to working with the Long Beach community to provide all students with educational experiences and opportunities that prepare and inspire them to positively impact their local and global communities," Ostroff said.
In a two-decade career in education, Ostroff was a science teacher and teacher-leader in New York City before heading east.
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Most recently, Ostroff was district science and technology supervisor in Oyster Bay-East Norwich Schools. She is a board member for organizations that include the Long Island Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Educational Leadership Association and Nassau Technology Administrators Group.
"Her background and leadership approach provides a great fit for where our district is heading regarding curricular and instructional initiatives," Long Beach Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Gallagher said in a statement.
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