The Catskill Chronicle

LIBERTY- The Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. John Selover as Executive Director.

Mr. Selover, who is originally from the Cooperstown area, has had several years experience in educational administration, financial management and grantsmanship. He served as K-12 Principal of Worchester Center School in Worchester, NY from July 2001 to December 2005 and became Superintendent in January 2005. During his 3 year tenure he administered a 7.7 million dollar budget and oversaw a staff of 75 along with 440 students.

John’s most recent experience has been at the Imagine School at Land O’Lakes, Florida. He is the Founding Principal of this new K-8 Charter School and was responsible for all aspects of the school start-up including leasing of the site, purchase of all equipment and furniture and hiring of all staff.

John began his teaching career at Bellview High School in Ocala, Florida as a Social Studies teacher from 1997 to 2000.

John is anxious to return to his roots in New York and believes strongly in the outreach mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

CCE Board President Marc Jaffe said that the Search Committee was highly impressed with John’s financial management skills and his vision for CCE Sullivan. He expressed great confidence in John’s ability to lead the Association through the difficult economic times ahead and to help direct strong educational programs for all the people of Sullivan County.

Mr. Selover was chosen from a field of 30 applicants.

It is expected that he will assume his new responsibilities in early July.