New Principal Chosen for Barnard School in New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A new principal has been chosen to head the Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center.

The City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education appointed Dr. Nicolas Cracco at its meeting last night, according to a spokeswoman. He will take over Jan. 3, 2017.

Cracco was the assistant principal of the Early Childhood Discovery and Design Magnet School, P.S. 185, in New York. He previously taught mathematics at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy in the Bronx.

"His experience as an educator and administrator will be a great asset as we continue to provide an excellent early childhood education for students at Henry Barnard," said Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne.

Cracco received a bachelor's degree in psychology from C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, a master's degree in mathematics from the City University of New York and a doctorate of education in instructional leadership from St. John's University. He also earned an advanced certificate in school building and school district leadership from St. John's University.

Cracco said it was an honor to lead such a prestigious school.

"I look forward to building on the programs that are in place and can't wait to begin working with the parents, students, teachers and staff," he said.

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