At their business meeting on Thursday, May 4, the Carle Place Board of Education was proud to announce that Dr. Ted Cannone will serve as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2023. Dr. Cannone will replace Dr. Christine Finn, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Dr. Cannone joins the Carle Place School District from Garden City Public Schools, where he has served as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the past eight years. During his time in Garden City, Dr. Cannone helped to establish and grow the district’s four-year, college level Project Lead the Way engineering program, as well as lead the adoption of new learning resources in literacy, mathematics and the arts. Additionally, in his role as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Cannone has led data analysis and strategic planning for all students, including those with IEPs and English Language Learners.
Prior to his time in Garden City, Dr. Cannone held numerous positions in the education field, beginning his career at Newtown High School in Elmhurst, New York, where he served as a teacher and then assistant principal. He also has served as a teacher in Herricks and an administrator in both the Half Hollow Hills and Locust Valley School Districts.
“Our Board engaged in an extensive search process that began in February and included evaluation of more than 40 applicants for the position,” said Board of Education President Lawrence Zaino. “After numerous interviews, it was apparent that Dr. Cannone is the best fit for Carle Place. Not only do his core values align strongly with our district’s mission, vision and core beliefs, but he is regarded by students, educators, staff and families for being a warm, accessible and steady leader who sets high standards for learning, belonging and wellbeing. We believe this is the ideal combination for our next leader – one who will continue the great traditions of the Carle Place School District and elevate us to even higher levels of success. I invite our entire community in welcoming Dr. Cannone to our district!”
“I look forward to joining the Carle Place School District and thank the Board of Education for their confidence in me,” Dr. Cannone said. “I see Carle Place as a community that is serious about creating opportunities for all students to strive, excel and earn their places as successful professionals and community leaders. I am eager to start the journey forward and upward by meeting with community and district stakeholders as part of my entry plan.”
Date Added: 5/5/2023