Career & Technical Education


Questar III awarded state grant

Questar III was awarded a grant from the State Education Department to help improve access to work-based learning opportunities aligned with the standards for a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) credential for students in our special education...

QIII welcomes new staff

Questar III welcomes the following new staff hired during the month of November: Catskill Academy: Scott Lamora- Special Education Teacher Susan Keegan- Teaching Assistant Central Office: Carolyn Barie- Communications Specialist Brianna Brann- Payroll Clerk Danielle...

Leaders meet to discuss pathways

More than 70 superintendents, principals, school counselors, teachers and BOCES staff attended Questar III’s seventh annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) alignment meeting on November 17.

Meet Danielle Bouton-Wales

Danielle Bouton-Wales is Questar III’s Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Learn more about her background and how she supports students, staff and school districts across our region. Q: What is your role here at Questar III, and where do you work? I am...

12th annual luncheon for local vets

More than 400 veterans and guests attended Questar III’s 12th annual veteran’s luncheons on Wednesday, November 4th at the Columbia-Greene Educational Center (CGEC) in Hudson, NY and on Thursday, November 5th at the Rensselaer Educational Center (REC) in Troy, NY....

DeFeo to retire from Questar III

At its November 12 meeting, the Questar III Board of Education accepted Assistant Superintendent Dr. Andy DeFeo’s resignation letter for purpose of retirement after 16 years of service. During his time at Questar III DeFeo served in a wide range of capacities,...