Meet the Crew

Mr. Wert - Director of Technology

845.229.4004

Mr. Wert manages technology and training for the school district. He is responsible for overseeing Technology Services, library media services, print services, district data services and the technology education department. He has been with the school district since August 2001, formerly as Athletic Director, and Principal of Netherwood Elementary.

Mrs. Besnier

Department - Secretary/Helpdesk

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Mrs. Besnier joined Technology Services in July 2015 as the department secretary. She brings years of secretarial experience and a love of technology with her.

Mr. Califano - Network Technician

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Mr. Califano brings a wealth of network knowledge from his previous job experiences, most notably from his work at Marist College.

Mr. Caswell - Network Technician

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Mr. Caswell maintains systems through software upgrades, the detection of viruses, correcting file error problems, and servicing of equipment; Provides telephone, remote, and field support to users on hardware and peripheral equipment, software, and network systems problems; Performs initial configuration and installation of hardware and software.

Mrs. McKenna - Network Technician

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Mrs. McKenna maintains systems through software upgrades, the detection of viruses, correcting file error problems, and servicing of equipment; Provides telephone, remote, and field support to users on hardware and peripheral equipment, software, and network systems problems; Performs initial configuration and installation of hardware and software.

Ms. Phillips - Microcomputer Technician

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Mrs. Caputo

Microcomputer System Specialist

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Mrs. Caputo has worked in IT for many years and has experience with hardware & software support, and handling customer issues. Previously she worked with IBM and provided support for customers world-wide.

Mrs. Ardalan

Technology Integration Specialist

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Mrs. Ardalan is a former classroom teacher from Ralph R. Smith Elementary who joined the Technical Services staff in September 2021 as a Technology Integrator. Formerly in charge of the Classroom of the Future, she is a knowledgeable and skilled leader of technology integration.

Mrs. Accardi - District Print Shop

845.229.4004 ext. 1404