New assistant principal at Rosemary Kennedy School

Matthew Zegers has been appointed to assistant principal of the Nassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School in Wantagh.

Zegers started his career at Nassau BOCES in 2011 as a program coordinator at the Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center. In that position, he focused on specially designed instruction, literacy and behavior. He also provided professional development to school districts and technical assistance to help improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

“I am very enthusiastic to work with the students, and to see them grow and become functional members of society,” said Zegers. “I strive to provide the most assistance that I can for the wonderful teachers here at Rosemary Kennedy so that they can uphold the integrity of Nassau BOCES.”

In his new role, Zegers will be responsible for both the high school program and district programs. Zegers previously worked as a special education teacher in the Baldwin UFSD for eight years and at Camp Anchor for 10 years. He knows some of his current students from his days at Camp Anchor.

Zegers holds a Bachelor of Science in special and elementary education from SUNY Geneseo, a master’s degree in literacy from Hofstra University and an advanced degree in building and district-level administration from LIU Post.

Married for five years with two boys, Zegers enjoys spending time at the beach and with his family.