The Middle Country Central School District recently announced the appointment of Mrs. Katie Haggerty-Ankner as the District’s new Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and Special Education. Before being appointed to her new role, Mrs. Haggerty-Ankner was a teacher with the District since 2007.
Mrs. Haggerty-Ankner is a Middle Country Central School District alumni. She attended Oxhead Road Elementary School, Dawnwood Middle School, and Centereach High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College, a Master’s degree from Long Island University, C.W. Post, and received an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from Stony Brook University.
“We are excited to have Mrs. Haggerty-Ankner on board as our new Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education,” said Dr. Roberta Gerold, Superintendent of Schools. “I have full confidence in Mrs. Haggerty-Ankner, who has taught in Middle Country for 15 years as both a General and Special Education teacher. Mrs. Haggerty-Ankner’s experience, leadership, and dedication to all her students as a teacher will be a great asset as she assumes the responsibilities of her new administrative role.”
“It has been an absolute pleasure to teach in the Middle Country School District,” said Mrs. Haggerty-Ankner. “I am incredibly grateful for all the time I have spent in the classroom as a teacher and I am honored to accept my new position as Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education. I am looking forward to working with Dr. Gerold, my central administrative colleagues, and the exceptional staff in our District to ensure that all our students are afforded the absolute best education possible.”