Dr. Donna DeSiato

Dr. Donna DeSiato, a respected leader in the field of public education, proudly serves as Superintendent of the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District since 2005. Dr. DeSiato’s professional experiences include building, district and state level leadership in building collaborative partnerships, strategic planning and leading systemic transformation in learning. ESM is recognized for developing a broad array of career pathways including innovative STEM learning models in partnership with business and higher education with Siemens, King & King Architects, SUNY ESF, LeMoyne College, Syracuse University and Onondaga Community College along with the study of the development of pharmaceutical drugs through RχeSearch: An Educational Journey supported by LOTTE Biologics (formerly Bristol Myers Squibb). In 2018-19, ESM launched the first Aviation Career Pathway High School Courses in New York State and the ESM Spartan Academy is one of 19 Early College High Schools in New York State. In 2013 the District was awarded the “Be the Change for Kids Innovation Award” by the Nanoscale College of Science and Engineering and the New York State School Board Association and in 2015 ESM was recognized nationally at the White House as one of the first STEM Learning Ecosystems. Dr. DeSiato was awarded the 2015 Margaret Ashida STEM Leadership Award by the New York State STEM Education Collaborative. Most Recently, Dr. DeSiato was invited to present on the topic, “Achieving STEM Excellence in Public Education” on Capitol Hill. She is highly regarded in education and in the business community for her leadership in innovative learning models and preparing graduates for our global society.