Author: Debbie.Jakala

Dear North Colonie Community, Today was my last day as Superintendent of the North Colonie Central School District, and I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the privilege of serving as your school superintendent for the past 12 years and for 41 years as a teacher and administrator. Since September…

February is Black History Month. During this month, the United States honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and adversities that are an important part of our nation’s history. In 1926, the idea for the month was created by…

Among the accolades and honors given to retiring Superintendent Joe Corr during the last several months, weeks, and days, there was at least one that came as a very unexpected surprise. And for many in the audience at the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 24, it was equally surprising because it is so rare…

 On January 31, 2023, an era ends and a transition begins in the North Colonie Central School District. Superintendent D. Joseph Corr retires after 50 years in education. His longtime deputy is stepping into the role. Incoming Superintendent Kathleen Skeals is a long-standing leader the schools community. Hear what they say about this change in…

It was only fitting that at his last Board of Education meeting as superintendent, Mr. Joe Corr nominated the January NC Kids Care recipient. It was also only fitting that Mr. Corr gave the nomination speech about the NCCSD graduate, now district employee Khaliel Felder during the Jan. 24 meeting, bringing many in the room…

The updated, final decision is that Mon., Jan. 23 NCCSD schools will be closed due to inclement weather. The District Office will also be closed. The Board of Education meeting will now be held Tuesday, Jan. 24 beginning at 7:15 p.m., with a reception to celebrate the retirement of Superintendent Joe Corr held prior to…

  This post has been updated (please note graphic has original date listed): Prior to the rescheduled Tuesday, Jan. 24 Board of Education meeting, from 6-7 p.m. our school communities will come together under one roof to pay tribute to Supt. Corr’s career and dedication to our students and families of the North Colonie Central…

Teaching and educational leadership was not the path Naté Turner-Hassell initially set out upon. But thankfully for North Colonie Central Schools, a part-time college job at a daycare began her journey toward a career in education. She officially starts as Assistant Superintendent on Tuesday, Jan. 17, after serving as NC’s Director of Professional Learning, Leadership,…

All 12 NCCSD Fall sports teams qualified for the New York State Scholar Athlete Team Award. This award goes to teams who have 75% of their roster greater than or equal to a 90 GPA. Describing it as showing “character as well as competitiveness,” Superintendent Joe Corr shared the news during the Board of Education’s…