FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Coxsackie-Athens Central School District Welcomes Kerry Overbaugh as Interim Middle School Principal
Coxsackie, NY – August 27, 2024 – The Coxsackie-Athens Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Overbaugh as the Interim Principal of Coxsackie-Athens Middle School.
Overbaugh brings with her a wealth of experience in educational leadership, having served in various capacities across multiple school districts in the region.
Overbaugh most recently served as the Principal of Catskill Middle School, a position she held from 2017 until her retirement in 2023. Her extensive career in education also includes roles as K-12 School Principal and District Data Coordinator at Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District from September 2012 to June 2015, and as Middle School Principal at Cairo-Durham Middle School from July 2007 to September 2012. Overbaugh began her career as an elementary teacher in the Cairo-Durham Schools, where she taught from 1990 to 2007.
Her educational background is equally impressive, holding a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration and Policy Studies (2002) and a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and Statistics (1994), both from the State University of New York at Albany. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with an English concentration from the State University of New York at Cortland in 1990, and an AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education from the State University of New York at Cobleskill in 1988.
“We are thrilled to have Kerry Overbaugh join our team,” said Superintendent Randy Squier. “Her extensive experience and proven leadership will be invaluable to our middle school as we continue to provide a supportive and enriching learning environment for our students.”
Kerry Overbaugh is stepping into the role of Interim Principal following the departure of Dr. Freya Mercer, who is taking the position of Assistant Superintendent in the Catskill Central School District. Her appointment was effective Aug. 19, 2024, and she will serve in this capacity while the district conducts a thorough search for a permanent principal.
Please join us in welcoming Kerry Overbaugh to the Coxsackie-Athens community.
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For more information, please contact:
Austin Crosier, Communications Specialist