St. Helen’s School in Howard Beach will see a new principal at the beginning of the school year in September 2012.
A letter sent home from the school to parents last week explained that current Principal Mrs. Kathleen Bollinger would not be returning for the new school year.
Upon learning of her decision, Msgr. LoPinto made arrangements to compile resumes for the principal’s position. A search committee was appointed to review resumes and conduct interviews resulting in an offer for Mrs. Christine Zerillo, who starts in September.
She has a Doctorate of Education from Hofstra and has been principal of the Wheeler Avenue School in Valley Stream for the last nine years.
Msgr. LoPinto expressed confidence in Zerillo’s extensive background in the field of education and the strong leadership qualities she has in team-building among faculty, students and parents.
