Submitted Photo Molly Moore, who most recently has served as Southwestern Central School’s instructional services director, will assume the role as the district’s next superintendent effective July 1.

The Southwestern Central School District Board of Education has appointed Molly Moore as its new superintendent effective July 1.

She replaces Maureen Donahue, who announced her retirement last year.

Moore said.

The appointment, announced during the Southwestern Central School District Board of Education meeting on Tuesday follows a comprehensive search process led by the Board of Education in collaboration with Dr. David O’Rourke, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES district superintendent.

said Kurt Gustafson, Southwestern Central School District Board of Education president.

Moore’s experience with the district began in 2001 as a school psychologist, a position she held for 12 years. The Buffalo State College alum went on to serve as the director of pupil services from 2013-17 before advancing to become the director of instructional services.

Moore said.

Moore said she is excited to continue the district’s focus on by strengthening professional learning community practices and fostering collaboration among staff. She is committed to building upon the district’s strong foundation and ensuring a bright future for all students.

she said.

Moore lives in Jamestown with her husband Ian and their three sons, including twin boys who will graduate from Southwestern in 2026 and their oldest, who graduated from the district in 2023 and is pursuing a degree in childhood education at the State University at Geneseo. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, cooking, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.