By Rick Pezzullo—
The Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Education recently unanimously appointed Ms. Lina M. Carolini-Cannavò as principal of Farragut Middle School, effective July 1, 2026.
Selected from a strong pool of more than 100 applicants, district officials said Ms. Carolini-Cannavò brings extensive experience as both a teacher and school leader in Westchester County, along with a deep commitment to instructional excellence, student well-being, and strong partnerships with families and faculty.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Hastings community as the new Farragut Middle School principal. It is an honor to have the opportunity to work in such an incredible district. I am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and experience in both middle and high school to FMS to further contribute to its academic growth and continued success,” Carolini-Cannavò said.
“As someone who truly values relationships, I am excited to meet the students, faculty, and families to foster positive and meaningful connections and become a fabric of this wonderful community,” she added. “The combination of academic rigor, social-emotional support, and a culture built on a strong sense of belonging for all is needed for a middle school to be successful, and it is my goal to ensure that this is accomplished at FMS. I am eager to begin this journey and look forward to working collaboratively with everyone to write the next great chapter at Farragut Middle School.”
Carolini-Cannavo will succeed interim principal Daniel Waldeck.
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