Stephanie Scimeca

Director of Special Education, NYC Public Schools

Stephanie Scimeca, M.S. Ed., M.A. Biology, is the Director of Special Education at the NYC Department of Education. She oversees special education compliance, manages IEP systems and supports staff through training and the use of digital tools. Her background in science, conservation biology and special education informs her interdisciplinary, equity-focused approach to systems design and accessibility in mission-driven environments.