The Vincent Smith School announced the appointment of Patrick Kane as the 2015-16 chairperson of the school’s board of trustees. Kane replaces Judah Samter, who will remain on the board as a trustee.
Kane and his wife, Connie, have two sons who have attended the school for more than three years; Derek is in the 12th grade and Brett is in 9th. They sought out the school when they determined that their sons needed to learn differently than they were in public school.
Kane is the sales director for Corvil, a network data analytics company. He has spent his career
in information technology sales
and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from St. John’s University.
“My wife and I are an integral part of the Vincent Smith School family. We have seen and experienced vast improvements, on a number of levels, with both of our sons since they started at the school. They are well-adjusted, confident, happy and my wife and I are thrilled at the progress they have made over their years at the school,” said Kane. “Our boys are understood and nurtured; they know what is expected of them, both academically and socially. The Vincent Smith School has helped us realize that our dreams for each of our boys have become a reality, each and every day.”
“I have always admired Kane’s passion and devotion to the school. Kane’s appointment demonstrates the board’s continued commitment to the school’s core values. I look
forward to working with and learning from him,” said John Baldi, head of school.
Vincent Smith School is a private, independent day school for students with learning disabilities in grades 1-12. The school is well-known for its individualized program for students with ADD, ADHD and learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, nonverbal
learning disabilities, auditory processing disorders and language (expressive/receptive) processing disorders. Emphasis is placed on differentiated instruction, social emotional learning and organizational skills in small supportive classes. For more information, go to www.vincentsmithschool.org.
