Mrs. Pelan grew up on Long Island and graduated from Mineola High School.  Upon graduation, she attended Marist College where she majored in History and minored in Psychology.  Mrs. Pelan began teaching social studies and coaching volleyball at Malverne High School on Long Island.  Throughout her nine years of teaching, Mrs. Pelan earned her M. S. in Special Education at Queens College and her M.S. in Educational Leadership at The College of Saint Rose.

Mrs. Pelan is very excited about becoming a part of the Middle Country School District, especially as Assistant Principal at Newfield High School.  She is looking forward to working with this community.  She looks forward to working with the faculty, staff and families at Newfield to provide the best opportunities for our students to learn and grow.  It is her goal to help every student succeed to his/her highest potential.