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Long joins us from the Kingston City School District, where she served as the Director of Special Programs and Services for the last two years. Prior to that role, her administrative positions included serving as Director of Pupil Services at the Fort Edward Union Free School District, Superintendent of the New York State School for the Deaf in Rome, New York, Director of Special Services at Peekskill City Schools, and Principal of the Junior/Senior High School at the Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District. 

Throughout her career, Long has supported students with a wide range of needs and has overseen multiple programs and services, including out-of-district programming, Section 504 planning, homeschooling, and home instruction. Her leadership experience also includes supervising, hiring, and evaluating staff, as well as overseeing departmental budgets and operations.

Long earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marist College, a dual Masters in Elementary and Special Education from Mount St. Mary College, her Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from the State University at New Paltz, and her Certificate of Human Resource Leadership from Cornell University. 

“Joyce brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of how to support students with diverse needs, as well as the educators and families who support them,” said Superintendent Dr. Paul Spadaro. “We are excited to welcome her to Rondout Valley and look forward to the leadership, collaboration, and expertise she will bring to our District.”