Laura Hefner Appointed Coordinator of Special Education Programs and Services

Mendon High School’s assistant principal, Laura Hefner, has been named the Coordinator of Special Education Programs and Services. Her start date is July 1, 2025, pending Board of Education approval. 

Hefner has served as the assistant principal at Mendon High School since 2012. She previously worked at Monroe BOCES #1 in special education capacities. Prior to that experience, she was in Colorado working under various special education titles including Alternative High School Principal and District Special Education Coordinator. 

“Along with her institutional knowledge, Laura brings extensive administrative and special education experience to this position and will be a great addition to the Special Education Department,” said Superintendent Michael Pero.

Hefner earned a bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from University of Tennessee, a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado, and an Educational Specialist degree from the University of Colorado. Additionally, she is certified in New York State as a School Administrator and a School District Administrator. 

She is a Pittsford-Sutherland graduate and lives in Pittsford with her husband and has two adult children.