Angelique Johnson-Dingle is the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) deputy commissioner for P-12 instructional support where she oversees the areas of curriculum and instruction, special populations, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities, early childhood education, school safety, career and technical education, and expanded learning opportunities, among other offices. Johnson-Dingle possesses extensive pedagogical and leadership experience working with schools, districts, and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) across New York State. Before joining NYSED, Johnson-Dingle served as the district superintendent of the Western Suffolk BOCES, where she led regional discussions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and served as co-chair of the Suffolk County Superintendents Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee.

Johnson-Dingle began her more than 20-year career as an elementary school teacher in the East Ramapo Central School District before transitioning to the high school level to progressively serve as a reading and language arts teacher, literacy coach, facilitator for small learning communities, and summer school assistant principal at the Uniondale High School. Johnson-Dingle then served as a director of the Teacher Center and divisional director for instructional support services at the Western Suffolk BOCES.

Johnson-Dingle holds two master of science degrees, one in educational administration and the other in education from Long Island University, and a bachelor of science in elementary education from Lincoln University. Johnson-Dingle also holds New York State Permanent Certifications in elementary education, reading, and as a school district administrator.