Irvington Appoints Facilities Director, Assistant Principal

IRVINGTON, NY — The Irvington School Board of Education appointed Thomas Chickery as Dows Lane Elementary School assistant principal and Richard Pittore as director of facilities.

“I am confident that they will serve the school community well by continuing to advance District priorities and supporting our students’ growth and development,” Superintendent Dr. Kristopher Harrison said.

Chickery has served as an assistant principal in the region for three years. Prior to becoming a school-level administrator, he was a teacher and instructional leader for 10 years in New York City.

Pittore has worked in district for 26 years and serves as the middle and high school campus head custodian. He is an experienced facilities manager whose professionalism and knowledge will continue to guide the district toward providing outstanding learning environments that will support and enrich student experiences, while maintaining school buildings and grounds of which the community can be proud, district officials said.

The two leaders were appointed during a Board of Education special meeting Friday. Chickery stepped into his new role Monday and Pittore will begin his new position Sept. 12.