On Tuesday, May 6th, the Peekskill Board of Education appointed an important new administrator for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. After a long process of teacher, parent and student panels, interviews, tours and statements, the new Peekskill High School Principal, effective July 1st, 2014 is Dr. Cassandra Hyacinthe.

I had the pleasure of being Dr. Hyacinthe’s tour guide for the afternoon portion of her visit and accompanied her to several classrooms and discussions. I feel confident that the graduating seniors leave the school in willing and capable hands. She has served in MVCSD for nine years, where she was an assistant principal at Longfellow Elementary School for three years and Mount Vernon High School for six years., and was an elementary school teacher in White Plains for over a decade. She currently serves as the Chair for the Education Subcommittee at Fordham Preparatory School. Dr. Hyacinthe received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s in Education from Sarah Lawrence College, and a Doctorate Degree of Education in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College. PHS Mercury plans an interview with her soon, so stay tuned!