New Director of Curriculum, Assessments, and Professional Development Appointed

The Churchville-Chili Central School District would like to announce the selection of the new Director of Curriculum, Assessments and Professional Development, John Gonzalez, Jr., who was appointed at the July 8, 2025, Board of Education meeting. John, who is currently an Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability in the Geneva City School District, will replace Renee Mulrooney, who left the position at the end of the 2024-25 school year.

John is a graduate of Buffalo State College, earning his certification in childhood and special education; SUNY Brockport; and the University of Rochester, where he received his certification in school building and district-level leadership.

John brings more than 20 years of educational leadership to the Churchville-Chili Central School District. His career began in the Rochester City School District as a special education teacher before transitioning into roles as an instructional coach, Director of Expanded Learning, and principal of two schools. John has held senior leadership roles in both Rochester and Buffalo, and has focused on elevating academic performance, strengthening instructional practices, and fostering inclusive school communities.

He brings deep knowledge of the Science of Reading and its implementation in classrooms, as well as extensive experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), using data to guide instructional decisions, and supporting continuous improvement cycles. John is committed to student success and educational equity and is excited to contribute his experience and passion to serve the Churchville-Chili community.

John has been a resident of Chili for the past eight years, and is both a proud parent of a graduate and a current high school student in the district. 

He will begin in the Office of Instruction on September 8, 2025.