Curriculum Advisory Board

The Curriculum Advisory Board is composed of Eastern Suffolk BOCES representatives and Curriculum Council members from a range of school districts. This group meets monthly to share expertise, recommend topics and presenters for upcoming Curriculum Council meetings, and offer input on the supports and services Eastern Suffolk BOCES should consider providing. Members of the Curriculum Advisory Board serve as advocates for the diverse needs and priorities of school districts across eastern Suffolk County.

2025-2026 Curriculum Advisory Board Members

• Dr. Jamie Bottcher, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Center Moriches
• Claudy Damus-Makelele, Associate Superintendent for Educational Services, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
• Kate Davern, Director of Educational Support Services, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
• William Fisher, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Instruction, Westhampton Beach
• Bernadette Gentile, Program Administrator for Professional Development, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
• Dr. Krystle Hernandez-Barnett, Divisional Administrator for Educational Support Services, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
• Jessica Iafrate, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Central Islip
• Alan Meinster, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Shoreham-Wading River
• Marie O’Doherty, Administrator of Instructional Support & Assessment for Humanities, Sachem
• Dr. LaQuita Outlaw, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, Bay Shore
• Jonathan Singer, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Middle Country
• Jachan Watkis, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, Eastern Suffolk BOCES