Peekskill Schools Superintendent Honored As Communication Leader

PEEKSKILL, NY — The Peekskill superintendent of schools has been named a 2020 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association.

"I am humbled to accept this shared honor with my Peekskill team, as it takes collaboration to communicate effectively," said Dr. David Mauricio.

Dr. Mauricio joins 24 district leaders from across the country who were selected for the award.

Honorees are recognized for using communication technology in innovative and effective ways to engage and inform their school communities. Additionally, award recipients are noted to have demonstrated dynamic, fast-paced leadership with strong communication at its core, thus contributing to expanding their district’s two-way communication and outreach efforts.

"Communication is always an important factor in our schools, but now, more than ever, it is a critical component to strengthening our school to home partnerships," Mauricio said. "At Peekskill we are committed to reaching every stakeholder with timely and transparent information, and providing opportunities for two-way conversations."