Pernick, Dr. Ira
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Pernick, Dr. Ira
Director of Upper School
Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Organization, University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Secondary Education/English, Queens College
B.A., English, State University of New York at Albany
Dr. Ira Pernick’s career in education began as a high school English teacher in New York City. After earning his educational leadership certifications, he served as an assistant principal before stepping into his first principalship in Queens, New York.
Following a successful 10-year tenure in Queens, Ira moved to Port Washington to become the principal of Paul D. Schreiber High School, where he served for 11 years. He then transitioned to the district office, taking on a wide range of responsibilities.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pernick has remained committed to fostering positive school cultures by building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff. He is also deeply passionate about delivering high-quality instruction to help students exceed their expectations and achieve their goals.
Dr. Pernick holds a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Albany, a Master’s Degree from CUNY Queens College, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organization from the University of Pennsylvania. A proud father of Sam and Molly, Dr. Pernick and his partner, Erica Fazzari, are excited to join the CSS community.
