PLCS Welcomes Adam Weinstock
The Center for Professional Learning & Curriculum Support (PLCS) at Southern Westchester BOCES is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Adam Weinstock to the role of Assistant Director for the center. As Assistant Director, Weinstock will work closely with the Center's Senior Director, Dr. Mary Elizabeth Wilson, and PLCS team to design, implement, and evaluate professional learning programs for educators across Southern Westchester BOCES member districts and beyond. His responsibilities include developing and delivering high-quality professional learning programs, conducting needs assessments, and collaborating with educators to identify opportunities for growth and improvement with specific attention to growing our Leadership and Humanities programs.
Weinstock brings a wealth of experience to the position, including teaching and co-leading community-based middle schools in NYC, and coaching teachers and leaders at dozens of schools to advance whole school improvement efforts. He has also worked at the district level, spearheading initiatives to further the coherence and responsiveness of ELA/literacy and Social Studies curriculum, instruction, and assessment in grades K-12.
“I’ve long sought to nurture educational spaces that support and encourage all students,” said Weinstock. “I so appreciate the learning communities I’ve been a part of and also recognize the barriers to access that exist for too many, so I’m passionate about fostering conditions for all to grow and thrive, from students to fellow educators. It’s important to me to be intentional about connecting purpose and process - and to center equity, relationships, and responsiveness. I’m excited to pursue this work in collaboration with dedicated colleagues at the center and so many committed educators in our region - to positively impact well-being, teaching, and learning in our schools.”
“We are excited to welcome Adam Weinstock to the position of Assistant Director at the Center for Professional Learning & Curriculum Support, SWBOCES. Our Center experienced incredible interest in the PLCS Assistant Director position receiving 170+ applicants from wonderfully talented educators. Throughout our robust interview and selection process Adam emerged as our top candidate. His deep knowledge of content and pedagogy and commitment to high quality teaching and learning were expected and made known to us from his cover letter through to our final interview. This, coupled with his values, ability to forge meaningful connections, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging resonated with us. Our experiences in meeting and getting to know Adam were echoed and affirmed in our conversations with his prior supervisors and colleagues. Since his arrival we have benefited greatly from Adam’s perspective, experience, and partnership and look forward to growing together with Adam as an integral member of our leadership team.”
Weinstock received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and teaching certificate (English) from Brown University, a Master's in Educational Leadership from Baruch College as part of the NYCDOE Leadership in Education Apprenticeship Program (LEAP), and more recently completed Bank Street College's School District Leadership Certification Program.
