McKoy Joins MVCSD to Help Expand Opportunities

MOUNT VERNON – Lauren McKoy recently joined the Mount Vernon City School District as the Executive Director of Strategic Development, bringing nearly 20 years of educational experience and a collaborative vision for strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities and supporting student success.

Ms. McKoy was hired in January 2026 after holding a wide variety of instructional and leadership positions in the Rochester City School District, where she began as an English Language Arts teacher in 2006, building a strong foundation in classroom instruction. She later moved into roles that focused on instructional leadership, educator support and organizational growth.

Over the years, Ms. McKoy has served as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal and Director of Grants.

Those experiences have given her expertise in strategic planning, grant development, school leadership and fostering partnerships that create new opportunities for students, educators and the broader community. She believes successful leadership is rooted in collaboration, trust and shared responsibility, with an emphasis on listening, learning and working alongside others to achieve meaningful results.

Today, as Executive Director of Strategic Development, Ms. McKoy oversees the District’s strategic planning, innovation initiatives, grant development and community partnerships. She works closely with District leaders, educators, families and community organizations to align resources, strengthen teaching and learning, and advance initiatives that benefit students throughout the District.

Ms. McKoy earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration and K-12 School Leadership from the University of Rochester, where she also received New York State certifications as both a School Building Leader and School District Leader. She holds a Master of Science in Education from the State University of New York at Geneseo and a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John Fisher University.

Originally from New York’s Hudson Valley, Ms. McKoy said she is excited to serve in a region she knows well. She looks forward to building lasting relationships throughout the District while helping advance a shared vision of excellence, opportunity and achievement for every student.