Wayne Welcomes 2 New Principals In District Elementary Schools

WAYNE, NJ — As this school year draws to a close, the Wayne Township Public Schools Board of Education is announcing new staff appointments for next year, including two elementary school principals and an assistant principal for the middle school.

The principals are Kenneth Doolittle, appointed at Packanack Elementary, and Dr. Lydia Cooper, appointed as principal of Pines Lake Elementary. Both will start their new positions on August 1, said the board.

And, the Board of Education announced the appointment of Lisa Crammer as middle school assistant principal. She will assume her new position this summer.

The board and Superintendent Dr. Mark Toback shared more information about each person, as well.

Doolittle comes to Wayne from the Wanaque School District, where he is a principal at the Haskell School. He is an advocate for “promoting the well-being of all students and staff through creating a positive and inclusive school culture where all individuals feel valued, supported, and safe,” his appointment announcement said.

“We’re very excited to have Ken join the team at Wayne Township Public Schools,” said Toback of Doolittle. “With a strong background in education and a passion for supporting student success through a positive culture, Ken brings a wealth of experience and dynamic leadership with him.”

Cooper has been an assistant principal with the district since 2014, in elementary schools.

While she has worked with the district, Cooper provided curriculum supervision for the math and elementary enrichment program and has led many professional development sessions for elementary teachers.

“We are excited to see Dr. Cooper taking on this new role at Pines Lake Elementary,” said Toback. “She has consistently demonstrated a high level of dedication to the students and staff in the WTPS, and has embraced the Pines Lake school community.”

Crammer graduated from Wayne Valley High School, and recently taught math in Pequannock. She has experience writing curriculum, mentoring aspiring or new teachers, and providing professional development workshops for both parents and teachers.

“Math and science instruction has always been my passion, and I feel extremely grateful for the opportunity to work in my hometown,” she said in the district’s official announcement. “I look forward to working with colleagues, students, and families to provide a positive learning experience for all.”

Toback noted that Crammer “is a great addition and she brings tremendous energy and expertise to this position.”