The Department of Pupil Services is under the direction of Lindsay Ali, Ed.D., who was appointed by the Board of Education to serve as Pittsford's first Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services, beginning July 1, 2026.

The Department of Pupil Services provides seamless, student-centered support as student needs continue to become increasingly interconnected. By aligning services such as special education, mental health supports, intervention services, health services, and other student-centered programs under a unified structure, the District aims to enhance collaboration, accountability, and consistency across its systems of support.

Dr. Ali has served in leadership roles with Pittsford Schools since 2023, first as Principal of Park Road Elementary School, and most recently as Director of Student Services from 2025-26. She has extensive experience in special education, student services, and educational leadership.

Prior to coming to Pittsford Schools, Dr. Ali was Director of Pupil Personnel Services at Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District (HFL) from 2018-2023. During her tenure with HFL, she also served as a Teacher on Special Assignment/Administrative Intern from 2016-2018, and Special Education Teacher-Team Leader from 2012-2016. Dr. Ali also served as Dean of Students (2011-12) and Resource Teacher and Compliance Facilitator (2008-11) for Torrence Creek Elementary School in Huntersville, NC, and as a Special Class teacher for children with autism at J.M. Morehead Elementary School in Charlotte, NC, from 2006-08.

Dr. Ali earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Rochester, in May 2025; a B.S. in Marketing from John Carroll University, an M.S. in Education from Nazareth College of Rochester, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Pennsylvania State University, and a Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Rochester.