Dr. Lisette Lors, Principal
Dr. Lisette L. Lors came from the NYC schools to ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ in 2004 as a high school social studies teacher, a position she held for 14 years. While at BSHS, Dr. Lors developed a one-semester elective course titled Latin America and the Caribbean: A Historical Survey. She helped create and plan the high school’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration as well as co-create and plan the high school’s Black History Month celebration, which included renowned keynote speakers and performing artists. Along with fellow social studies teachers, she implemented a Regents exam boot camp for students. She served as the principal of Eastern Suffolk BOCES’ regional summer school at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ High School in 2015 and 2016 and as the assistant principal in 2013 and 2014.
Dr. Lors received a Proclamation from the Town of Islip in 2007. In 2014, the Town presented her with a Distinguished Service Award during Black History Month.
In 2018, Dr. Lors left BSHS and joined the administrative team at Huntington High School as an assistant principal for three years. During her tenure at HHS, she built the master schedule, reassembled the attendance committee, and established relationships with students and their families—making 256 home visits with members of the attendance team during the 2020-2021 school year.
Dr. Lors obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Teaching Social Studies 7-12 at New York University in 2003. She earned a Master of Science degree in Foundations of Education at Hofstra University in 2005. She obtained her state administrative certification through the College of St. Rose in 2009 and a Doctorate of Education degree in Educational Administration and Instructional Leadership at St. John’s University in 2018.
Dr. Lisette L. Lors spends her free time raising her two daughters, aged 11 and 5.
Mr. Duncan MacDougal, Assistant Principal
Duncan MacDougal, a graduate of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ High School’s class of 2001, taught English in the ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ School ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ for fourteen years before becoming a ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ administrator. An experienced educator, Mr. MacDougal has presented at NCTE’s Annual Conference (2012), LILAC’s Annual Conference (2019 & 2020), and Molloy College’s Suffolk Center (2018) discussing innovative instructional practices, educational technologies, and building relationships during periods of remote instruction. In the summer of 2020, Mr. MacDougal oversaw the ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ School ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ’s first ever Virtual Summer School Program, helping a number of students to earn high school diplomas despite COVID lockdowns and disruptions to in-person learning. Mr. MacDougal received his School ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Leader and School Building Leader certifications through Stony Brook University’s Educational Leadership Program in 2021, and since then has worked as Assistant Principal of Mary G. Clarkson School, Fifth Avenue School, and South Country School. Mr. MacDougal is passionate about the ways that literacy development helps to bolster students’ power of expression and self discovery. He is also a proud father and semi-decent guitar player.
Mr. Brad Obloj began his career as an educator in ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ 21 years ago. During that time he taught 4th grade at South Country School as well as 6th grade at the Bay Shore Middle School. He later served as the Dean of Students prior to being named an assistant principal. Mr. Obloj earned his Bachelors of Economics from Hofstra University and later returned to earn his master's degree in Elementary Education. During his time teaching, he went on to earn his School ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ and School Building Leadership Diploma through Stony Brook University. Mr. Obloj is a leader who strives to provide all ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ students with a safe and comfortable learning environment to help them reach their potential.