The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education has appointed Kate Cusimano and Patrick Langworthy to serve as coordinators of pupil personnel services.

The appointments fill a position previously unfilled in the district’s Pupil Personnel Services department as well as the position previously held by Maureen Kessler, who was appointed to serve as director of special education earlier this school year. Cusimano will report to Chad Bongiovanni, director of student support services, while Langworthy will report to Kessler.

“We are delighted to have Kate and Patrick join our administrative team,” said Jessie Joy, Jamestown Public Schools executive director of information and student services. “Both are emerging leaders with the experience and expertise needed to strengthen our systems of academic and behavioral support for struggling learners. Each has a unique skill set that will provide school leaders, teachers and families with guidance and assistance to ensure that all students are supported and successful.”

Cusimano has served Jefferson Middle School as a school counselor since 2017, serving as the building’s teacher on special assignment during her school building leader internship last school year. Prior to joining JPS, she served as a school counselor at the Randolph Academy Union Free School District for nine years. A 2001 Jamestown High School graduate, she earned her associate’s degree from Jamestown Community College, her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s of education in school counseling from Kent State University, and her advanced certificate from educational leadership from the State University at Fredonia.

“I am excited for the opportunity in this new role as Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services to support student success at the district level and will bring my experiences in education to advocate for all students,” Cusimano said. “I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated educators, staff and families to ensure students have all the supports they need to thrive.”

Langworthy returns to Jamestown Public Schools after recently serving as the principal of Special Education and Supervisor of Instructional Programs for the Erie 2-Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES Bloom Program at Rogers in Jamestown. Prior to joining E2CCB in 2023, he spent eight years with JPS, first as a special education teacher at Ring and Bush schools, a districtwide K-12 instructional coach, and a teacher on special assignment at Love Elementary School. Langworthy received his bachelor’s degree in childhood inclusive education, his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and his advanced certificate in educational leadership from SUNY Fredonia.

“Joining the district as the Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services is an honor, and I look forward to collaborating with principals, teachers, and support staff to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed,” said Langworthy. “I’m particularly eager to help strengthen our systems of support, enhance social-emotional learning, and foster positive student outcomes in all areas of development. I am committed to making a positive impact by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where every student can reach their full potential.”