K-12 College Preparatory School Championing Students with Learning Disabilities Appoints Outstanding Chief Technology Officer

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and social responsibility, MMFS cultivates a diverse community where all students can reach their full potential. With three distinct campuses (Lower, Middle, Upper) within a one-mile radius of each other in the heart of Brooklyn, MMFS is an outstanding place to work, to learn, and to serve.

The chief technology officer (CTO) leads a mission-driven department of nine full-time professionals, in addition to seasonal and temporary workers. At MMFS, all areas of technology are overseen by the CTO, from tech integration and curriculum, to data and systems, to infrastructure and support. With no dedicated network administrator or outside MSP, the CTO at MMFS has to lead with a hands-on approach on the IT/IS side of the house. At the same time, each campus has a dedicated IT specialist and ed tech specialist to support day-to-day operational needs of that particular division, and the department has an assistant director of educational technology to manage the instructional tech program. The ideal candidate would have a breadth of technical knowledge, experience in a distributed and enterprise environment, unwavering commitment to DEI and anti-racism, and excitement for working at a school serving LD students. Although the role begins July 1, 2025, MMFS is hoping to complete the hiring process by early 2025 to allow for a smooth handoff from the current interim CTO, who is serving in a one-year capacity for the 24-25 year. The CTO reports directly to the head of school and is a member of the school leadership team.
 
Mary McDowell Friends School was thrilled to welcome Stacy Michelle Valentine to the position.