Mark Secaur, Ed.D.

Husband, father and Superintendent of Smithtown Schools. Current President of NYSASCD and an Active Past-President of LIASCD. This is a personal account.

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

Closing a great NYSCOSS Winter Institute with a conversation with Commissioner Rosa and her team at the Albany Capital Center. ⁦@NYSchoolSupts⁩ ⁦@NYSEDNews⁩

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

At the NYSCOSS Winter Institute in Albany, Chuck Dedrick announces he will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year. Thanks for everything Chuck! @NYSchoolSupts

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

@ryanweather Please clarify!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Sean McVay shares a universal truth about adversity and resilience.

"You're either in it, you're coming out of it, or you're gonna go back into it in a short period of time."

That's the reality. Adversity isn't a one-time event - it's a cycle.

"The separator is people's ability to handle that. How long can you stay in some of those uncomfortable spots and knowing that real growth is occurring?"

The question isn't whether adversity will come. Because it will.

The question is: can you stay in the discomfort long enough to grow from it?

"Adversity's inevitable. That's what's so great about sports. We learn so many things that test you in ways that are reflective of what you go through in a bunch of different arenas."

You don't grow despite adversity - you grow because of it.

The best aren't fearless - they just keep showing up.
(🎥@pureathleteinc )

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

This is an excellent manifestation of the Smithtown Promise! Well done Dogwood Elementary!!
@SmithtownCSD @SCSD_DEL #Smithtownpride #Believe

[Smithtown CSD @SmithtownCSD]

BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY

Dogwood Elementary held a school wide Unity Day assembly today.
One grade encouraged students to follow the first principle of The Smithtown Promise—You Belong Here.
Great job! @marksecaur
#BELIEVE

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

Always a pleasure to work with these great colleagues and people!!

[Dr. Theodore Fulton @Tedfulton52]

Thankful to be able to present today with colleagues/friends Beth McCoy, Dr. Tim Eagen, and Dr. Mark Secaur at the annual Fall LEADLI Conference. @Beth_McCoy18 @marksecaur @EagenTimothy @LEADLong_Island #LeadLI

[Dr. Theodore Fulton @Tedfulton52]

Thankful to be able to present today with colleagues/friends Beth McCoy, Dr. Tim Eagen, and Dr. Mark Secaur at the annual Fall LEADLI Conference. @Beth_McCoy18 @marksecaur @EagenTimothy @LEADLong_Island #LeadLI

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

Chuck Dedrick kicks off the NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Institute: Advancing Innovation, Leading and Learning at the Pace of Change #nyscoss

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

VERY pleased with the progress we are making as a district! @SmithtownCSD #smithtownpride #Believe

[Smithtown CSD @SmithtownCSD]

CELEBRATING SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT 🌟
The Smithtown Central School District is proud to recognize our students and teachers for some fantastic AP achievements!
A big thank-you to our dedicated teachers, supportive families, and hardworking students for making this possible.

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

Let’s go Bulls! We are all cheering for you!!!

[Smithtown CSD @SmithtownCSD]

On Friday night, the St. James/Smithtown 12 and under Little League team will try and make history and reach the Little League World Series.
We chatted with their manager and several SCSD student athletes as they get ready for the biggest game of their lives!
#BELIEVE

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

You've got this Charlotte!!! Can't wait!
@SCSD_HSW @SmithtownCSD

[Smithtown CSD @SmithtownCSD]

High School West honor speaker Charlotte Muratore is ready for her commencement speech!
What's part of Charlotte's message to her senior class?
WATCH!
Graduation is tomorrow!
#BELIEVE

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

It’s show time at Smithtown High School West. The Wizards of West is fantastic!! ⁦@SCSD_HSW⁩ ⁦@SmithtownCSD⁩ #Smithtownpride

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

Smithtown High School West girls lacrosse up 8-3 in County Semis at the end of the 3rd quarter!

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

@SmithtownCSD @StownAd Congratulations JASON! That is an amazing picture of three great people!

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

@SmithtownCSD @Regeneron I'd say...Make us proud, but you already have!! How about this...Enjoy every second because it is richly deserved!
@SCSD_HSE @SmithtownCSD @Regeneron

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

Lars Clemensen leading the NYSCOSS closing session of the Winter Institute with NYSED leadership. ⁦⁦@NYSchoolSupts⁩ ⁦@SmithtownCSD⁩ ⁦@NYSASCD⁩

[Mark Secaur, Ed.D. @marksecaur]

Chuck Dedrick sends a strong, much needed message to kick off the NYSCOSS Winter Institute. ⁦@NYSchoolSupts⁩