NEW CANAAN, CT (April 12, 2024): New Canaan Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Zoe Robinson to the position of Principal at East Elementary School. Ms. Robinson, currently serving as Assistant Principal at South Elementary School, will take over for John Grasso, East Elementary School's interim principal, on July 1, 2024.
"We are thrilled to introduce Zoe Robinson as the new principal of East Elementary School. Zoe has been an exemplary assistant principal at South School, and is a proven leader in our district. It’s exciting to consider the great things ahead for the entire East School Community with Zoe as principal!" said NCPS Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi.
Ms. Robinson's tenure at New Canaan Public Schools has been marked with many achievements. Most recently serving as assistant principal for South Elementary School, Ms. Robinson has been instrumental in implementing school-wide policies, facilitating instructional design for staff, and developing initiatives to support the district's implementation of the RULER approach for Emotional Intelligence. She has also served as New Canaan Public Schools K-8 Math Coordinator, Math Specialist at West Elementary School, and Numeracy Instructional Coach for the Mathematics Department, PreK-8, in Bridgeport, CT.
Describing the hiring process, Dr. Luizzi shared, "We had a robust applicant pool for this position, and we put together an inclusive screening, interviewing, and selection process. The committee consisted of 16 members representing various stakeholders, including the Board of Education, district administrators, teachers, parents, building administrators, and members of the NCEA [New Canaan Education Association], and I want to thank them for their excellent work. Zoe has distinguished herself in countless ways throughout her time in the district, and I’m confident she’ll be an outstanding principal and educational leader at East Elementary School.”
Ms. Robinson earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Brooklyn College, a master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment from Walden University, and an Intermediate Administrator Certification from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, also from Walden University.
Ms. Robinson's official start date will be July 1, 2024.