Dr. Wafa Westervelt has been named the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for Freeport Public Schools. A 22-year veteran of public education, Dr. Westervelt previously served as the Director of Literacy and Title I Services for the Long Beach Public Schools.

She has worked as a teacher, an assistant principal, and as Director of Research and Academic Intervention Services for the Uniondale School District. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Foundations, Leadership and Policy Studies at Hofstra University.

Dr. Kishore (Kish) Kuncham officially took over as Superintendent of Freeport Public Schools on July 1, bringing with him a wealth of experience in public education and the corporate sector.