At the January 21, 2026 Board of Education meeting, the Taconic Hills Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Marcie Heywood as the new Director of Pupil Personnel Services, effective March 30, 2026. She proudly dedicated her, so far, 24-year career in education to the Newburgh Enlarged City School District She began her journey as a student teacher before becoming a classroom teacher at Broadway School and has since supported students, families, and educators in a variety of leadership roles, including Assistant Principal, Interim Principal, and Director of Elementary Education.
She holds degrees in general education, special education, and psychology and is currently pursuing her doctorate at Fordham University. Her research focuses on culturally responsive practices for multilingual learners, reflecting her deep commitment to equity, access, and ensuring every student receives the support they need to succeed.
At her core, she considers herself, and will always remain, a teacher. She believes educators hold the profound responsibility and privilege of shaping the future, one child at a time, and she values strong partnerships with families, staff, and the community to support the whole child. She is excited to continue her career serving the Taconic Hills Central School District in her role as Director of Pupil Personnel Services and looks forward to working collaboratively to ensure that every student has the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive.
While proud of her professional accomplishments, she considers her greatest role to be that of mom to her son and especially enjoys cheering him on at his football and lacrosse games.
Welcome Ms. Heywood to Taconic Hills!