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Brian Darcy

Brian Darcy
Executive Director, New York Institute for Special Education

 

Brian Darcy joined the New York Institute for Special Education as the Executive Director in July of 2025. For the last 15 years, Mr. Darcy has been the head of the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind. 
 
Mr. Darcy joined IESDB in 2009. He began with an outreach role. One year later he became the Administrator. Over the course of his career as head of IEDSB, enrollment has tripled. 
 
Mr. Darcy’s work has helped ensure that students receive the expert education and support they need to succeed in life, work and beyond.  “I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished and I know that I’m leaving the organization in wonderful hands – I wouldn’t leave if that wasn’t the case,” said Darcy. “The growth we’ve cultivated and the ongoing success of our students has been an inspiring and humbling experience, and I appreciate the support we’ve received over the years from the Idaho Department of Education, Governor’s Office and the Idaho Legislature.”

 IESDB provides specialized educational services to students in pre-K through grade 12 who are hard of hearing, blind or low-vision. It proudly calls itself “the Hogwarts of Idaho” for its unique residential setup and close-knit community of faculty, staff and learners.

Brian Darcy graduated from Gooding High School before earning his bachelor's degree in psychology from Carroll College in Helena, MT and a Master of Science in Deaf Education from Idaho State University. He grew up around the Gooding campus as his father served in the same role he now occupies.  “Above all, Brian Darcy is a tremendous person whose dedication to his students runs as deeply as any administrator I’ve ever met,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction and IESDB Board Chair Debbie Critchfield. “His tenure has been successful thanks to his big heart and commitment to serve his students. He’s earned every professional opportunity that comes his way, and he will be missed here in Idaho.”
(Idahonews.org, Kevin Richert, April 2025)