Superintendent and Support Staff
Joe Vasile-Cozzo | Superintendent
Mr. Vasile-Cozzo joined the New Suffolk School as the Superintendent/Principal at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. Prior to joining the New Suffolk School, Mr. Vasile-Cozzo worked for 30 years in Mattituck, Center Moriches, and the East Hampton School Districts. Mr. Vasile-Cozzo spent the last 15 years in an administrator role as the Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics at East Hampton High School. He has also been a very successful soccer coach, leading his teams to 8 County Championships, 3 Southeast Regional Championships and was awarded the Coach of the Year for League 7, 5 times! Mr. Vasile-Cozzo still retains leadership roles for Girls Soccer, and Bowling for Section XI.
Mr. Vasile-Cozzo is a Cutchogue resident. He and his wife raised their 3 children in our beautiful North Fork area.
Michelle Feeley | School Secretary
Michelle has lived in Southold for many years, after enjoying summers here in her youth. Michelle graduated with a BA in Nursery-Elementary Education from St. Joseph's College. After teaching for a few years she changed directions in her career to become a Visual Lifestyle Designer in the retail world and with private clients designing their homes. Michelle is thrilled to return to the schools to enjoy and get to know the children of New Suffolk! Michelle loves a beautiful beach, growing hydrangeas & photographing just about anything! Michelle and her husband, Rich, continue to reside in Southold where they raised their family.
Joe Wiederman | Technical Support
Mr. Wiederman was ecstatic about joining the New Suffolk Common School faculty at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. In addition to his background in technology which was acquired over many years of running a successful computer consulting company, he also maintains a professional certification in 7-12 social studies. This characteristic gives him a greater perspective of the importance of technology for both the educators’ professional growth and their students’ acquisition of content in the classroom.
Mr. Wiederman and his wife, Arline, live in Southold where they raise their son, Robert, and daughter Ellie. He has served in the past as the 1st Assistant Chief of the East Marion Fire Department where he still remains an active firefighter.