Pine Valley Central School

Hello to the Pine Valley community!

Thank you for the warm welcome as I join Pine Valley Central School District as the new Superintendent of Schools mid-way through the 2023-2024 academic year. I’m excited for the opportunity to serve our Panther families and lead our tight-knit, student-centered district.

Ensuring all students at Pine Valley CSD have the best educational experience possible in a safe and secure environment is my top priority. As superintendent, I will be transparent in my leadership. I believe in clear, concise, and consistent communication. I will collaborate with our Board of Education, staff, students and community to develop a shared mission and vision for our district. I am passionate about providing opportunities for students to reach their maximum potential. I will evaluate our current instructional programs and provide opportunities for staff professional development while staying focused on our fiscal responsibility to taxpayers.

Leading Pine Valley CSD with great care and a focus on inclusivity will foster a culture where all partners feel involved in the decision-making process. I am not afraid to ask for feedback and believe it is necessary to make the best decisions.

I am so appreciative for this opportunity to listen, learn and grow with our Panthers. Thank you to all the committees, administrators, Board of Education members, family members, students, and employees for entrusting me to guide and care for Pine Valley CSD.

All district residents are invited to participate in public events on our campus -- performances, meetings, fundraisers, initiatives, and more – so we can help our students and community grow together. We encourage you to keep up-to-date by visiting this website and following us on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) by searching for @PVCSPanther.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me via e-mail at sduclon@pval.org or by phone at 716-988-3293, ext. 3307. Keeping the lines of communication open is a priority; your feedback is valuable and appreciated.

Warmly,
Shanda DuClon,
Superintendent of Schools

• Master’s degree in Education, School Building Leader and School District Leader certifications from Niagara University (May 2011)
• Master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota (May 2006)
• Future Superintendents Academy Program via the New York State Council of School Superintendents/Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation (NYSCOSS/LEAF)
• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from The State University of New York at Fredonia (May 2002)

Certifications:

• NYS School District Leader (June 2011)
• NYS School Building Leader (May 2018)
• NYS Teacher Certification, permanent (September 2007)

Experience:

• Assistant Superintendent of Depew Union Free School District (July to December 2023)
• Principal of Springville-Griffith Institute (July 2016 to July 2023)
• Principal and Director of Special Education at Westfield Academy and Central School (October 2012 to June 2016)
• K-12 Music Teacher at Cuba-Rushford Central School District (September 2002-October 2012)

Professional organization memberships:

• New York State Council of Superintendents
• New York State Association of School Personnel Administrators
• New York State Association of Women in Administration/steering committee member

Mission: 

To prepare all students to be college and career-ready as lifelong learners, instilled with the intrinsic values of:

• Integrity

• Perseverance

• Responsibility

• Curiosity

• Civility

Vision:

To provide an education that grows tomorrow’s leaders who are fully aware of and able to act upon any and all opportunities.