Schools
New Principal Named at Huff School
School district officials moved fast to fill principal vacancy created by the departure of Sharon A. Burns.
Just a month after Principal Sharon A. Burns announced that she is leaving, Mountain View Whisman School District officials have named her replacement.
Taking over for the 2012-13 year will be Heidi Smith, a longtime educator from New York.
In announcing Smith’s selection, district officials noted Smith’s extensive background of literacy development, writing instruction and early enrichment opportunities focusing on students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Superintendent Craig Goldman announced Smith’s selection at last week’s school board meeting. She was among 60 candidates who applied for the job.
Smith earned an undergraduate degree from Molloy College and a master’s degree in writing instruction from Hofstra University. Currently she’s pursuing a doctorate in educational and policy leadership at Hofstra.
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Smith is now finishing out her term as principal at Northern Parkway School in Uniondale, New York.
Outgoing Huff principal Sharon A. Burns has accepted another position at Encinal Elementary School in Atherton.
Huff parents are invited to attend a meet-and-greet session to meet Smith at 8 a.m. Monday, June 4 at the school, 253 Martens Ave. For details, call 650-526-3490.
