Ed. D Robert Merkle

Robert Merkle, Ed. D, currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for School Business & Finance at Grand Island Central School District, a position held since July 2023. Previous roles include Director of Career and Technical Education and Academies at West Seneca Central School District and Principal at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. Robert has extensive experience in educational leadership, having worked as an Assistant Principal at Erie 1 BOCES and as a Teacher and Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Buffalo Public Schools. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from D'Youville University and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in School District Business Leader from Canisius University, along with multiple degrees in Mathematics and Career and Technical Education. Robert's diverse background also includes experience in the commercial sector as a machinist, draftsman, and purchasing manager.