Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Peter Rufa serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the Mount Pleasant Central School District. He has been in public education in New York for over twenty years, with experience spanning from the classroom to district leadership. Most recently, he served as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District since 2023. His comprehensive educational journey has included roles as Principal of Glen Head Elementary School, Assistant Principal at Oyster Bay High School, and Director of Fine and Performing Arts for the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District.

His career began in music education, where he served as a Choral Director for the Levittown Public Schools and a General Music Teacher at Franklin Elementary School. This diverse background across curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the arts has provided him with a unique perspective on supporting diverse educational needs throughout districts comparable to Mount Pleasant.

Dr. Rufa holds a Doctorate in Educational and Policy Leadership from Hofstra University, a Master of Science in School Administration from Touro College, a Master of Music Performance from the Boston Conservatory, and a Bachelor of Music Education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. His research focuses on innovative approaches to curriculum development and instructional leadership.

Through his work with schools throughout the region, particularly in curriculum development, Dr. Rufa has gained experience implementing reading, science, and math programs while maintaining a strong presence in schools, at evening events, and within the community. He believes in using both qualitative and quantitative data to drive decision-making and approaches each task with purpose and clarity.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​