Questar III Announces Katie Castle as New George Washington School Principal

Posted on October 11, 2024

Questar III BOCES is pleased to announce Katie Castle as the new principal at George Washington School in Troy, NY.

“I am thrilled to join the Questar III BOCES and George Washington School teams,” shared Katie Castle. “I look forward to connecting with students while working alongside the staff and families, celebrating our achievements.”

Castle comes to us from the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District where she served as the Director of Special Education for nearly ten years. In this role, Castle collaborated with teachers, support staff, and other administrators to provide support for over 250 students.

“We are excited to welcome Katie to our special education team,” shared Questar III BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Gladys I. Cruz. “Her dedication and experience in supporting diverse learners will be an invaluable asset to our students and staff. We are confident Katie’s leadership will ensure our special education programs continue to thrive and grow.”

Castle began her special education career as both a middle and high school special education teacher and CSE Chairperson for the residential treatment facility at Saint Anne Institute and also worked as a middle school special education teacher for Capital Region BOCES.