Closing a great NYSCOSS Winter Institute with a conversation with Commissioner Rosa and her team at the Albany Capital Center. ⁦@NYSchoolSupts⁩ ⁦@NYSEDNews⁩

At the NYSCOSS Winter Institute in Albany, Chuck Dedrick announces he will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year. Thanks for everything Chuck! @NYSchoolSupts

Sean McVay shares a universal truth about adversity and resilience. "You're either in it, you're coming out of it, or you're gonna go back into it in a short period of time." That's the reality. Adversity isn't a one-time event - it's a cycle. "The separator is people's ability to handle that. How long can you stay in some of those uncomfortable spots and knowing that real growth is occurring?" The question isn't whether adversity will come. Because it will. The question is: can you stay in the discomfort long enough to grow from it? "Adversity's inevitable. That's what's so great about sports. We learn so many things that test you in ways that are reflective of what you go through in a bunch of different arenas." You don't grow despite adversity - you grow because of it. The best aren't fearless - they just keep showing up. (🎥@pureathleteinc )

This is an excellent manifestation of the Smithtown Promise! Well done Dogwood Elementary!! @SmithtownCSD @SCSD_DEL #Smithtownpride #Believe

Always a pleasure to work with these great colleagues and people!!

Thankful to be able to present today with colleagues/friends Beth McCoy, Dr. Tim Eagen, and Dr. Mark Secaur at the annual Fall LEADLI Conference. @Beth_McCoy18 @marksecaur @EagenTimothy @LEADLong_Island #LeadLI

Chuck Dedrick kicks off the NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Institute: Advancing Innovation, Leading and Learning at the Pace of Change #nyscoss

VERY pleased with the progress we are making as a district! @SmithtownCSD #smithtownpride #Believe

Let’s go Bulls! We are all cheering for you!!!

You've got this Charlotte!!! Can't wait! @SCSD_HSW @SmithtownCSD

It’s show time at Smithtown High School West. The Wizards of West is fantastic!! ⁦@SCSD_HSW⁩ ⁦@SmithtownCSD⁩ #Smithtownpride

Smithtown High School West girls lacrosse up 8-3 in County Semis at the end of the 3rd quarter!

Lars Clemensen leading the NYSCOSS closing session of the Winter Institute with NYSED leadership. ⁦⁦@NYSchoolSupts⁩ ⁦@SmithtownCSD⁩ ⁦@NYSASCD⁩

Chuck Dedrick sends a strong, much needed message to kick off the NYSCOSS Winter Institute. ⁦@NYSchoolSupts⁩

#315 Let’s Go!!!!!

For my Father, my Father in law and all who served. Thank you!

So much fun!