Dana Gropper for Clarkstown Board of Education Trustees

Dana Gropper is a lifelong New City resident, Clarkstown South High School graduate and seasoned educator. Currently, Dana is serving as a Technology Integration Specialist with Orange-Ulster BOCES and staff developer with Model Schools, supporting school districts in effectively integrating technology into instruction to enhance student achievement and align with New York State Learning Standards and Assessments. 

With a robust background in Special Education and Technology spanning over a decade,Dana is now aspiring to bring her expertise and passion for educational excellence to the Clarkstown Board of Trustees.

Her commitment to enhancing student success, fostering open communication, and advocating for necessary resources showcases her readiness to contribute significantly to the board.

Education 

• Graduate of Clarkstown High School South (2001) 

•  SUNY at Albany BA Sociology and Education (2005)

• Touro College Master of Science  in General and Special Education(2008)

• SUNY at New Paltz, Certificate of Advanced Study for District and Building Leadership  

• Rutgers University,College of St. Elizabeth,and Academy for Social Emotional Learning in School Partnership, Certificate of Study-Social Emotional Learning

Professional

•  Technology Integration Specialist and staff developer with Orange-Ulster BOCES
• Acting as a facilitator for Edu101 under an Orange-Ulster BOCES Learning Technology Grant in collaboration with Marist College since 2022.
• eLearning Lead for OUBOCES: building and enhancing relationships between eLearning vendors and Orange County districts, building and enhancing skills for teachers using eLearning tools within the county, creating agreements, writing purchase orders, and billing. (2021-present)
• Preparing to take on the role of Mock Trial Lead for OUBOCES/Orange County, undergoing training in the 2023-2024 school year.
•  Special Education Teacher with the NYC Department of Education-Middle School Math, Technology and Social Studies (2013-2016)
• Former Site Director for Providence YMCA Youth Services and formerTechnology Integration Specialist for Liberty Central School  District .

Commitments

• Ensure clear and open communication with residents, faculty, and staff of Clarkstown Schools.

• Advocate for the provision of necessary resources for every student to thrive academically, while also ensuring that both students and educators have a platform to advocate for those resources essential to their success.

• Develop strategies to allocate time for teachers and staff to participate in training and professional development opportunities aimed at improving student success and academic performance within our district.

• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and open-minded approach to addressing critical issues impacting the district, students, faculty, and staff.

• To uphold fiscal responsibility while enhancing and optimizing the Clarkstown Central School District.