The South Country Central School District Board of Education has appointed Kristen Fehr-Thompson as the district’s new humanities director.
Fehr-Thom replaces Jaclyn O’Hagan, who was promoted to assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and accountability.
“We are excited to announce the promotion of Kristen Fehr-Thompson,” said Superintendent of Schools Antonio Santana. “She has proven herself as a leader within the district, and we are certain that she will continue to ensure our students receive a stellar education.”
Fehr-Thompson, of Manorville, has 15 years of classroom experience, 11 of which have been as an English and AP Seminar teacher at Bellport High School. She has also been a lead teacher for the school’s English department for the last five years.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education from St. Joseph’s University, a master’s degree in teaching literacy from Touro University, and an Advanced Certificate in School Building and District Leadership from the College of Saint Rose.
“After teaching in the district for 11 years, South Country has truly become my home,” Fehr-Thompson said. “I’m excited to continue serving this community by building greater equity in our humanities programs, strengthening cross-curricular literacy, and nurturing critical thinking, innovation and problem-solving in our students.”