Scarsdale Selects New School Superintendent

SCARSDALE, NY — The Scarsdale Public Schools Board of Education has selected a new superintendent.

Dr. Drew Patrick, the current interim superintendent, will be formally appointed at the board’s Feb. 13 meeting, according to a news release.

Board President Amber Yusuf said Patrick exemplifies all the qualities identified by the community in the leadership profile report.

“We are confident that Dr. Patrick’s leadership will create an inclusive environment for our students, faculty and staff and community,” she said.

Prior to his appointment as interim superintendent in May 2022, Patrick served as the district’s assistant superintendent for human resources and leadership development since 2016.

He has been a teacher and district leader since 1998.

Before coming to Scarsdale, Patrick served as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Bedford for eight years.

He has taught earth science, biology and A.P. environmental science.

Patrick holds degrees from the University of Rochester, the University of South Carolina and the Bank Street College. He received his doctorate in educational leadership from Manhattanville College.

He said he has the deepest gratitude to the board for putting its trust in him to lead the school district.

“To my mind, what makes leading this district so special is the combination of an exceptionally engaged student body and an extraordinary faculty and staff situated in a community deeply committed to ensuring a world-class education for its youth,” Patrick said.