Cecilia Birge Recommended As Next Principal For Princeton High School

PRINCETON, NJ — The long suspense seems to be over. On Wednesday, Superintendent Carol Kelley sent out a message to the community announcing a new principal for Princeton High School.

Kelley will be recommending Cecilia Birge for the position during Thursday’s BOE meeting. Birge has served as assistant principal at the high school since 2020.

“After careful consideration of community input from surveys, listening to our staff and rigorous interview committee process, I am pleased to share that I will be recommending Cecilia Birge as the next principal of Princeton High School,” Kelley said in her email.

“During this selection process, Ms. Birge showcased her exceptional leadership qualities, along with her deep commitment to the success of all students, her passion for education, and her respect for the entire Princeton High School community. For these reasons, I know that she will be successful as the next principal of Princeton High School.”

Birge will be replacing Frank Chmiel who was dismissed earlier this year.

A teacher of special education and mathematics, Birge has a bachelor's degree in history from Bryn Mawr College, and a master's degree from Teachers College of Columbia University. She was a Silver Medalist in the U.S. Open Tae Kwon Do Hanmadang in 2012.

The Board of Education will formally vote on Birge’s appointment during the meeting on Thursday evening. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. For the Zoom link click here.

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