MAUREEN ZORN
225 Weiss Rd, Owego,NY
Summary
Strategic education leader with expertise in designing and scaling experiential, career-connected learning systems within agriculture and life sciences. Brings cross-sector experience spanning K–12 leadership, higher education collaboration with Cornell University, and agricultural industry engagement. Proven ability to embed career readiness into academic pathways, expand equitable access to high-impact experiential learning, and build partnerships that align education with workforce and industry needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
TST BOCES
01.2025 - Current
- Lead system-level program development aligning instruction with postsecondary and career pathways
- Expand access to experiential, career-connected learning through CTE partnerships and work-based placements
- Supervise staff through coaching, evaluation, and professional learning
- Implement structures ensuring scalable, high-quality student experiences
- Use data to improve access, engagement, and outcomes
Program Leader
New Visions Life Sciences - TST BOCES (Cornell University Partnership)
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Directed college-connected experiential learning program bridging secondary and higher education
- Partnered across CALS departments including Plant Science, Animal Science, and Dyson School
- Embedded career readiness through applied research and field-based learning
- Built cross-sector partnerships supporting mentorships, internships, and career pathways
- Established sustainable talent pipeline with most students earning paid summer or research placements
- Designed inclusive program systems expanding equitable access to experiential learning
Agriculture Educator & Program Developer
Tioga Central School District
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Designed experiential agriculture and food systems programs aligned to career pathways
- Established an FFA chapter and designed internships for students to form industry connections
- Received NYS Chapter Growth Award for largest percentage of new members
- Founded Tiger Farm nonprofit supporting student learning and community agriculture
- Secured $35,000+ in grant funding for program development
- Built industry and community partnerships to ensure the longevity of the Agriculture Education program
Assistant Herd Manager
Whittaker Farms
2017 - 2019
- Managed large-scale agricultural production systems including crop and livestock operations
- Applied data-driven tools for herd health, production, and operational planning
- Worked with a diverse labor force to create and implement SOP's for herd health protocols
Dairy Management Associate
Cornell Cooperative Extension
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Delivered agricultural programming and applied research outreach
- Supported producers with data-informed decision making and best practices
Education
MAT - Agriculture
Ithaca College / Cornell University
2019
BS - Animal Science
Cornell University
CAS, School District Leadership -
SUNY Cortland
05-2026
Skills
- Experiential Learning Strategy & Design
- Career Pathway Development
- Workforce Alignment
- Cross-Sector Partnerships
- Curriculum Design & Integration
- Program Leadership
- Employer Engagement
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Inclusive Learning Systems
Affiliations
- Board Member, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County (2019–2022)
- School Board Member, Tioga Central School District (2016–2019)
- Co-Founder, Tiger Farm 501(c)(3)
- 4-H Leader (2015–Present)
- Member, New York Farm Bureau
Timeline
Assistant Principal
TST BOCES
01.2025 - Current
Program Leader
New Visions Life Sciences - TST BOCES (Cornell University Partnership)
01.2022 - 01.2025
Agriculture Educator & Program Developer
Tioga Central School District
01.2019 - 01.2022
Dairy Management Associate
Cornell Cooperative Extension
01.2006 - 01.2008
BS - Animal Science
Cornell University
Assistant Herd Manager
Whittaker Farms
2017 - 2019
MAT - Agriculture
Ithaca College / Cornell University
CAS, School District Leadership -
SUNY Cortland