Eleanor Falsone Payne

Eleanor Falsone Payne is an experienced educational leader currently serving as the School Principal for Niagara Wheatfield Central School District since November 2021. Previously, Eleanor held principal positions at Silver Creek Middle School and Veronica E. Connor Middle School, as well as assistant principal roles at Orchard Park Middle School and Buffalo Public Schools. Eleanor began a career in education as a Science Teacher at Hillery Park Academy and Mt. St. Joseph Academy. Eleanor's educational qualifications include a Certificate of Advance Study in Educational Leadership and Administration from Buffalo State University, a Master's Degree in Reading Teacher Education from Canisius University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a science extension from Canisius University.