Assistant Principal's Bio

Thomas Breitfeller began his career as an educator at John S. Burke Catholic High School, where he served as their Director of Admissions and a School Guidance Counselor for the 2015-2016 school year. He joined the HFFMCSD in the summer of 2016 as a High School Guidance Counselor. In addition to his counseling duties, he has had the pleasure of working with high school students navigating their four-year college and career pathways as students start their journey to becoming lifelong learners. He has served as a coach, DASA Coordinator, and Standardized Testing Coordinator. His commitment to the district runs deep, as does his passion for counseling and advocating for the whole child. Mr. Breitfeller is delighted to begin his tenure as the Assistant Principal at James I. O’Neill High School.

Mr. Breitfeller holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Cortland; a Masters of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University, as well as, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from SUNY New Paltz.