About Stillwater Elementary

Dr. Stephen Doak became principal of Stillwater Elementary in August 2026. Previously, he was assistant principal at the F. Donald Myers Education Center, part of Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES. He also was a fourth-grade teacher at Forts Ferry Elementary in the North Colonie Central School District for 11 years.

Dr. Doak earned a bachelor’s degree in childhood education from SUNY Oneonta and a master’s degree in literacy from the College of Saint Rose. He holds a Doctor of Education in educational leadership and organizational theory from Vanderbilt University, as well as several New York state professional certifications, including Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), School Building Leader and School Administrator.

Mr. Clint Froschauer started in the Stillwater Central School District in November 2016.

He came to Stillwater from the Greater Johnstown School District where he was the part-time assistant principal at Knox Middle School for almost four years. He was also a global studies teacher at Johnstown High School for 13 years. Mr. Froschauer also worked at The Neil Hellman School and at South Glens Falls High School.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with a concentration in social studies from SUNY Oswego. He also received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from SUNY Plattsburgh.

Ms. Michelle Abbruzzese joined Stillwater Elementary in the fall of 2024.

She previously worked in the Mechanicville City School District, first as a literacy coordinator and later as an instructional specialist. She also taught various grade levels at multiple school districts throughout the Capital Region for several years.

Ms. Abbruzzese has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland, as well as two master’s degrees: one in reading from the College of Saint Rose and another in educational leadership from Western Governors University in Utah. In addition, Ms. Abbruzzese earned a school building leader certification in December 2023.