Lina M. Carolini-Cannavò Named New Mamaroneck High School Principal

LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK, NY — Mamaroneck High School's next principal will be a familiar face to students and faculty.

Current MHS Assistant Principal Lina M. Carolini-Cannavò will assume the principal position at the school, beginning July 1, when current principal Elizabeth Clain retires after 26 years with the district.

"Ms. Carolini-Cannavò has proven to be an effective and dynamic leader at the high school, and we are excited to welcome her to this new position," Superintendent Robert Shaps said in a statement announcing a resolution passed by the board of education. "As a key member of the MHS leadership team, Ms. Cannavò has promoted a collaborative leadership style fostering an inclusive, caring and rigorous learning environment for all students."

Cannavò has served as assistant principal for five years. She grew up in Mamaroneck and still lives there with her husband and three children.

"I am honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to serve as the next principal of Mamaroneck High School," Cannavò said accepting the job. "I care deeply about our students, their achievement, and social-emotional growth and am committed to helping all students find joy in learning, as well as a sense of belonging here at MHS. I look forward to my continued work with the students, faculty, staff, and families that make this school community so extraordinary."

School district officials said Cannavò's close ties to the community made her the ideal candidate for the position:

Cannavò began her teaching career at Preston High School in the Bronx after graduating magna cum laude from Fordham University with a double major in Spanish and Italian Language and Literature. While teaching at Preston, she completed her Master's in teaching with a concentration in Spanish at Iona College.

As a teacher in Rye Neck for ten years, Cannavò taught Spanish and Italian in courses ranging from entry-level language courses to the Advanced Placement/college level classes. Cannavò completed a Certificate of Advanced Study in Manhattanville College’s School Building and School District Educational Leadership program, culminating in her recognition as the award of excellence recipient.