SCOPE Education Services Enrichment Programs

SCOPE Education Services Enrichment Programs offers elementary enrichment courses, outdoor education, summer environmental adventure programs, child care, and preschool, along with workshops and a speakers bureau for parents and students. The program also provides SAT Registration and offers professional development, conferences, and training. SCOPE provides services for employment, including courses required for New York State certification.

SCOPE Education Services, founded in 1964, is a private, not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization permanently chartered by the New York State Board of Regents to provide services to school districts in New York State. SCOPE is an approved sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE). SCOPE represents Long Island as a regional study council and is a member of the Study Council Alliance of New York State (SCANYS) and the National School Development Council (NSDC). Services offered to local school districts include programs for educators, parents, and children. The leadership team includes Executive Director/CEO Mr. George L. Duffy III, Deputy Director for Finance Ms. Patricia M. Walsh, Deputy Director of Instructional Services Mr. Michael J. O’Brien, Deputy Director Dr. John Stimmel, Associate Director Ms. Jill Gierasch, Director of Accounting and Purchasing Deborah Thornton, Senior Director of Instructional Services Mellisa Krauss, Assistant Director of Instructional Services Betty Westcott, Associate Director of Human Resources Dr. Ronald Friedman, Senior Director of Human Resources Patricia A. Walsh, Senior Director of Student Services Mindy Labriola, Director of Student Services, Management Dina Pendel, Director for Staffing & Training, Student Services Renee Mercer, Director of Facilities & Executive Services/Corporate Secretary Ann Nuzzo, Assistant Director of Facilities & Executive Services Christine Cosme, and Enrichment Coordinator Dan Seid.

Last updated February 9, 2026.