Marilyn Saunders joined LaSalle School in 2008 and currently serves as the Director of Educational Services. Over the years, she has held several key roles at LaSalle, including substance abuse counselor, school psychologist, IEP Coordinator, and Associate Director of Educational Services. She was appointed to her current position in January 2019.
As Director, Marilyn oversees the junior-senior high school program, leads the Educational Leadership Team, and serves on LaSalle’s Service Management Team. She also plays an active role in the agency-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee and is a participating member of the local 853 Schools Coalition.
Marilyn holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Sociology from the State University of New York at Albany and a master’s degree in education with a concentration in School Psychology from The College of Saint Rose. She is currently completing a Certificate of Graduate Studies in School Building and District Leadership through the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
In recognition of her dedication and impact, Marilyn was honored as the 2019 Lasallian Educator of the Year.