Hicksville School District Names New Member Of Leadership Team

HICKSVILLE, NY — The Hicksville Public School has announced a new hire. Kirsten Watts has been appointed as assistant director for special education.

She comes to Hicksville after serving as principal of the Early Learning Center at the Lexington School for the Deaf in Queens. Watts also served as the Extended Year Program coordinator for Nassau BOCES, where she was responsible for the overall operation and instructional leadership of the summer program.

“We are excited to welcome Ms. Watts to the Hicksville leadership team,” said Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton. “Her passion for supporting all learners, paired with her expertise in curriculum, program development and family engagement, makes her an ideal addition to our district.”

Watts' contributions to the field extend beyond the classroom.

As an adjunct professor and field supervisor at Molloy University, she has mentored the next generation of educators, developed professional development seminars and presented at regional conferences on topics such as social-emotional learning, universal design for learning and growth mindset practices.

Watts is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education in educational leadership for diverse learning communities, which she is expected to complete in 2027. She received a combined Bachelor’s and
Master’s degree in childhood special education from Molloy University.