Brewster Announces New Superintendent Choice

BREWSTER, NY — The Brewster Central School District Board of Education announced Friday the appointment of Deputy Superintendent Michelle Gosh as Superintendent of Schools.

She will take over as Dr. Laurie Bandlow retires on June 30.

Dr. Gosh began her career in Brewster as a social studies teacher and transitioned from the classroom to administration as Assistant Principal, Principal and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment. She has served as deputy superintendent since 2021.

"Dr. Gosh has a proven record of student-centered leadership, with a focus on instruction,
curriculum and data-driven decision making. She is a collaborative leader who is adept at
building trust among her peers, staff and students, leading internal teams, creating community
partnerships and maximizing funding streams. In the past 12 months alone, Dr. Gosh has
overseen the introduction of our two-way Dual Language Program, spearheaded the creation of
our in-house Pre-Kindergarten Program, and secured a $2.56M P-Tech grant which will provide
our future P-Tech students with a free Associates Degree in high-demand STEM fields from
Westchester Community College," the trustees said in the announcement.

Dr. Gosh was the internal facilitator of Brewster Vision 2026, the district’s five-year roadmap. Voters approved an $83 million improvement plan in March.

“Brewster is a special place,” said Dr. Gosh. “The opportunities that we are able to provide to our students are holistic, wide-ranging, and we continue to get better at cultivating new ones specific to our students’ needs. What makes those opportunities happen are the people in Brewster - the community who continue to support our budgets, the Board of Education who work tirelessly to foster success, our parents and caregivers as true partners, and every employee in the District -regardless of role - who come to work everyday and help to make the magic happen. I am honored to be a part of this special learning community and am humbled and grateful for the support and trust that the community, Board of Education and my colleagues have shown throughout this process. We will continue to do great work together both now and in the years to come.”

Dr. Gosh holds a Doctorate of Education from Johns Hopkins University, Masters of Science in Education from Fordham University and Western Connecticut State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Marist College.

"Dr. Gosh is well-poised to maintain our commitment to help our students become
informed and engaged global citizens who are critical and creative thinkers. Her familiarity with
all facets of the district provide her with a unique perspective to hit the ground running on July 1,
2024," the trustees said. "We are confident that Dr. Gosh’s extensive experience, vast curricular knowledge, and her understanding of and dedication to the Brewster community, make her the ideal person to lead the district into the future. Dr. Gosh will be embarking on her new role , 2024 following five years of exemplary service."