Peter M. Di Nuovo currently serves the New York City Department of Education as the Director of Leadership in Special Education for the Special Education Office. With seventeen years of experience as an administrator and educator, including four years as an adjunct professor for the School of Education at Pace University, Peter presents a wealth of research-based practices and strategies for differentiating instruction to support learners with developmental delays and special needs. Peter earned his Master of Professional Studies, with a dual certificate in Elementary Education and Special Education from Manhattanville College, an Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Research in Autism (TARA), and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, both from Pace University. Peter’s academic background illustrates his passion for knowledge and his continued quest for reflection and self-improvement. Peter has developed and delivered instruction to a variety of adult learners, including principals, district leaders, borough field staff, as well as school-based staff. Peter’s interests include developing curriculum, implementing social-emotional learning skills, and building positive behavioral supports for schools and districts. He currently lives in Nanuet, NY.