CIPD Staff

Committed to Providing Quality, Cost-Effective Educational Services

True to the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES mission, at CIPD we are committed to providing quality, cost-effective educational services and partnering with local school districts to develop high quality, authentic professional development services to improve student achievement.   

If you have any questions or comments about any of the offerings in The Complete Guide to Professional Development, or if you are looking for something that is not included here, please contact Stephanie Smyka at (585) 352-2443, or email us at [email protected]. To contact the CIPD Department for general questions:  call 585-352-2402, Fax: 585-349-8801 or email us at [email protected]


Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development Staff

Dr. Marijo Pearson
Assistant Superintendent 
[email protected]


Stephanie Smyka
Coordinator & Reading Recovery Teacher Leader 
 [email protected] 

Tricia Nesbitt
Administrative Assistant
[email protected] 

Kayla Garrison  
Special Ed. /Math PD Specialist  
kgarriso@monroe2boces.org

Janet Hess
Literacy PD Specialist
[email protected] 


Tami Keiser
Behavior Support Specialist
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Emily Liebowitz
Math PD Specialist
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Sara Missell
Math PD Specialist
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Ellen Rossetti
Special Ed Specialist  
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Janette Shaffner
Special Ed. Specialist
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Lisa Welles
Behavior Support Specialist
[email protected]

Laura Zigarowicz
Administrative Support Specialist
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