Princeton Middle School social studies teacher John McCann has been appointed to become an assistant principal at the Princeton Middle School.
McCann’s appointment to the new post was approved by the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education at its June 13 meeting. He will assume his new duties July 1.
He replaces former Assistant Principal Jessica Kilgore, who accepted a job offer to become an elementary school principal in another school district.
McCann, who has taught in the Princeton Public Schools for 21 years, will earn $126,000 plus $5,800 in longevity pay. He will receive an additional doctoral stipend of $3,000.
The newly-appointed assistant principal was chosen from among more than 100 candidates, school district officials said. The search committee included staff, administrators and parents. He was the first choice of all committee members.
McCann is known as an exemplary educator among his students and colleagues and for his work with the Civics in Action program, officials said. He has coached middle school and high school athletic teams over the years.
Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley said McCann will be an excellent fit as an assistant principal at the Princeton Middle School. There are two assistant principals at the grade 6-8 school.
“He is a solution-oriented educational leader who is extremely dedicated to the success of our students,” Kelley said.
McCann said he was thrilled about his new role as assistant principal. He thanked the school board for its constant support and partnership.
In 1996, McCann arrived in town as a Princeton University freshman. He said he cannot believe he is still in town after so many years and teaching in the school district. He said he feels that he has much more to offer.
“I am looking for a new challenge,” he said. “I learned so much from great leaders and so much from my colleagues and from the community. It is so amazing to be part of a community that supports and is so passionate about education,” he said.
McCann earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Princeton University and a law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. He also earned a master’s degree in school leadership from the American College of Education.
