Millbrook School District Appoints Interim Superintendent

MILLBROOK, NY — The Millbrook Central School District has a new leader.

Caroline Hernandez Pidala was named this month to be interim superintendent, having previous served as deputy superintendent.

Superintendent Laura Mitchell submitted her resignation letter, which Board President Perry Hartswick said he wasn't at liberty to talk about it because it was a confidential personnel matter, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported.

Hernandez Pidala wrote in a letter to the community that she started in Millbrook in 2015 as the Millbrook High School principal.

"During my time in the district, I have witnessed a commitment to excellence and observed some of the best educators and support staff in the field," she said.

Hernandez Pidala said that, even with the district's many strengths, "this transition of leadership presents an opportunity for positive change and continuous improvement."