Liberty High School will have a new assistant principal when school starts on Sept. 4.

On Aug. 19, the Liberty Central School District Board of Education appointed Ms. Destiny Matos to the role, which became vacant with the promotion of Mr. Stephen Matuszak to principal at the end of the 2024-25 school year.

“As a dedicated educator and leader, I am excited to bring my experience and values to Liberty and make a positive impact on the school community,” she said.

She has a master’s degree in school building leadership from Molloy University and a Master of Science degree in general and special education from Manhattan College. She had nine years of experience in the New York City Department of Education, including roles as a special education/early childhood teacher, science content teacher, and a United Federation of Teachers Paraprofessional, before coming to Liberty.

She said she hopes to provide “a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and social growth.”

As a “proud New Yorker” and mother of two, she said her values are consistency, coherency and accountability, and she is committed to building strong partnerships between home and school.

“I chose Liberty because I too believe in the mission of helping graduate lifelong learners who have been empowered through the collaborative efforts of the school, parents and community,” she said. “This sense of belonging helps graduates feel safe and ready to take on new challenges.”