Pittsford Central School District’s Board of Education approved the appointment of Lindsay Ali, Ed.D., as Director of Student Services at the August 12 Board meeting. With a start date of November 10, 2025, Ali replaces Shana Cutaia who will begin her role as Superintendent of Pittsford Schools on December 1.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Ali to her new role. Her depth of experience in special education, student services leadership, and administration will be an asset to our District and to the students and families we serve,” said Superintendent Michael Pero.

Ali has served as Principal of Park Road Elementary School since 2023 and 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, Special Education Teacher-Team Leader from 2012-2016, and Coach of Modified Girls Soccer and Lacrosse.

Prior to her work with HFL, Ali 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.

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.