Dr. Leah Kedley has been the Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Equity, and Engagement since July 2024. Kedley joined Schenectady schools in March 2023 as the substitute principal of Hamilton Elementary School. In June of the same year was named the permanent principal at the school.
Kedley started her career as a kindergarten teacher nearly 20 years ago. She then spent five years as an assistant principal and, prior to coming to Hamilton, was a principal in Rochester for two years.
As Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Equity, and Engagement, Kedley will serve as a key member of the superintendent’s executive leadership team. She is responsible for implementation of key programs, priorities, initiatives and engagement with the school community. Kedley is responsible for continuing the implementation of community schools, promoting the district’ equity, diversity, and inclusion goals, and addressing culture and climate matters.
When Kedley was selected to serve as Assistant Superintendent of IEE, Superintendent Carlos Cotto said, “We are excited to welcome Dr. Kedley to the executive leadership team. She stood out as the principal at Hamilton and continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to Schenectady students and the school community,” He added, “I am confident she will continue to effectively advance the efforts of the IEE department forward.”