Superintendent

Brian Culot, Ed.D. has served as Superintendent of Schools for the South Orangetown Central School District since July 2023. 

A veteran educator of 27 years, Culot first joined the District as Cottage Lane Elementary School Principal in 2009, before being appointed Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in 2013. Over the course of his tenure in South Orangetown, he has led district initiatives to support student voice, inclusion and family/community engagement and championed instructional innovation and leadership across buildings and content areas with an emphasis on student-centered, problem based learning.

As Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Culot spearheaded the development of K-12 curriculum maps; established instructional coach positions to provide ongoing professional development and support to K-12 teachers in the areas of literacy, math, science and technology; instituted content area leadership teams to review curriculum and K-12 alignment, exchange strategies and best practices and identify opportunities for continuous, systemic improvement; engaged the Tri-States Consortium for comprehensive review of curriculum and instruction to inform the District’s efforts to meet and exceed new standards; and, directed the comprehensive professional development program for SOCSD educators. He has created opportunities to extend learning aligned with student interests by expanding K-12 enrichment programs and high school elective offerings; and, establishing the District’s Summer STEAM Camp, School Maker Faire and Family Curriculum Nights.

Culot first joined the District with 10 years of administrative experience in New York City public schools. Prior to his administrative positions, he served as a guidance counselor, program director and special education teacher. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Buffalo, a Master of Arts degree in School Counseling from Loyola Marymount University, a Master of Science degree in Education Administration and Supervision from Baruch College and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Fordham University.