HMS School announces appointment of Sylvia McCray as Vice President of Related Services, effective February 2026, after a thorough six-month search.
Sylvia is an accomplished educational leader with 16 years of experience spanning early education to adult education, as well as workforce programming. She has served in senior leadership roles, including Dean of Academic Affairs, Campus President, Regional Dean, and Compliance Officer, leading initiatives that strengthened student support services and organizational effectiveness. Sylvia brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing outcomes for diverse and underserved communities. HMS is thrilled to welcome Sylvia onboard to build the structure and clarity staff need to best support students.
She holds an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Leadership and is passionate about building systems that enable both students and staff to thrive. Her leadership style emphasizes partnership across departments to ensure services are aligned, effective, and responsive to each student’s needs.
As Vice President of Related Services, Sylvia is excited to partner with the HMS community to strengthen integrated services that support students, families, and staff. She states,
“I am thrilled to join the HMS community and to work alongside staff who are deeply committed to student success. Together, we will strengthen the program(s) and supports already in place, building on their impact to empower students and families and create lasting, positive change across the HMS community.”
In her Vice President role at HMS School, Sylvia will lead the Related Services team – a team comprised of exceptional physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, and expressive artists. Theresa Newhard, HMS President and CEO shared a warm welcome,
“I am so grateful to welcome Sylvia to HMS and our Executive Leadership Team. I am confident that the breadth and depth of educational leadership she brings will create value and positive momentum within our Related Services teams, and more broadly throughout the entire school.”
Working alongside educators, therapists, and families, Sylvia will continue advancing the high-quality, individualized support for students that the HMS community knows and trusts.
