Leadership Team

Superintendent of Schools

Carl Albano joined the Garrison Union Free School District in July 2020 with over 30 years of experience in public education. From 2016-2020, he served as Superintendent of the Tuckahoe Union Free School District. One of his noteworthy accomplishments was leading the district through a comprehensive strategic planning process, which resulted in revised K-12 curricula, new and innovative courses offerings, expanded co-curricula programs, and increased student achievement. In addition, Mr. Albano successfully planned and managed a $9,987,000 capital project, which added instructional space, repaired infrastructure and enhanced safety. He was Tuckahoe’s Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Pupil Personnel Services from 2012-2016, and the Middle School Principal from 2003-2012. Earlier in his career, Mr. Albano served as an elementary assistant principal, high school assistant principal and 5th grade teacher.

Mr. Albano has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Saint John’s University and a Master of Science in Education from Pace University. He continued his graduate studies in School Administration and Supervision at Iona College and Fordham University, and possesses his NYS School District Administrator permanent certification.

Mr. Albano lives in Larchmont, NY with his wife and two children. His wife, Maria, is a special education teacher in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District where their two children, Ava and Carl, attend high school and middle school.

Building Principal

Allison Emig joins Garrison Union Free School District as the school’s new principal in November 2020.

Mrs. Emig comes to GUFS with over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience. She spent four years as a principal at Southern Westchester BOCES leading highly specialized elementary and middle school programs. Prior to BOCES, Mrs. Emig was at Katonah Lewisboro where she began her teaching career and spent 15 years covering most elementary grade levels, including special education, and middle school.

Mrs. Emig’s work as a principal with Southern Westchester Boces centered around creating successful educational programs to fulfill students’ needs across the region. Mr. Albano added, “Allison was a leader through the transition from in-person to remote virtual instruction in the Spring and facilitated the transition back to school this Fall focused on supporting the students, families, and teachers. These skills and experiences will be invaluable to Garrison as we navigate the challenge of today and into the future for our students.”

Mrs. Emig earned a bachelor’s degree in education, with a concentration in special education from Mount Saint Mary College. She received a master’s in science in special education from College of New Rochelle and a leadership diploma from Manhattanville College. She and husband have two children and live in the Wappingers Central School District.

Business Administrator

Since 2017, Mr. Jimick has been serving as the School Business Official at the Catskill Central School District. During the 2016-2017 school year, he served as the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations in the Poughkeepsie City School District. From 2010 through 2016, Mr. Jimick worked at the Brewster Central School District. He began as Deputy Treasurer, and was promoted to Assistant Business Manager.

Mr. Jimick has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Marist College. He earned a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership from State University of New York at New Paltz. He possesses his permanent NYS School District Business Leader Professional Certificate.

Technology and Innovation

Mike Sammartano is an award-winning educator, instructional designer, professional developer, and educational technologist. As an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Trainer, Mr. Sammartano has worked with educators both locally and across the country to develop, design, and deliver engaging and forward- thinking learning experiences for students.

Mr. Sammartano is an 18-year educator with extensive experience in the field of instructional technology. Since September 2015, he has been serving as an Instruction and Innovation Coach in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. From September 2004 through June 2015, he served as an Earth Science Teacher at Hommocks Middle School. Mr. Sammartano has a B.S. in Marketing, Music from Fairfield University, a M.S.Ed. in Science Education from Lehman College, and a M.S. in Instructional Technology from New York Institute of Technology.

Mr. Sammartano is the Co-Founder and Director of Technology for the STEM Leadership Center, a nonprofit organization that designs and delivers professional development for educators and Next Generation Science Standards-informed STEM programs. Mr. Sammartano is also the writer, editor and producer of @MikeSammartano on YouTube, which currently has more than 90,000 subscribers and 15 million views.