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Eric Byrne interim superintendent of schools

Board of Ed Appoints Interim Superintendent of Schools, Hires Search Firm to Find Next Superintendent

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The Darien Board of Education has appointed of Dr. Eric Byrne, currently superintendent of Rye City School District, as the interim superintendent of Darien schools, starting July 1. Byrne will lead the district for the 2025-2026 school year while the board searches for a permanent superintendent. — an announcement from the Darien Board of Education

Byrne replaces current Superintendent of Schools Alan Addley. He has served as superintendent of the Rye City School District since 2017. Byrne holds a doctorate in educational leadership and administration from Fordham University.

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New Assistant Principals for Hindley start July 1 2025

Two Ox Ridge School Teachers Promoted to Assistant Principals at Hindley

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Two Ox Ridge Elementary School teachers have been appointed assistant principals at Hindley Elementary School, Superintendent Alan Addley announced. Cristina Bras Taylor and Mary Beth Giannattasio will start in their new positions July 1, Addley said in a news release. Christina Bras Taylor, Assistant Principal for Special Education
Taylor has served as the high school and middle school Special Education Department chair, interim assistant principal at Hindley School and a teacher in the Developmental Learning Center at Ox Ridge. She received a B.S. in history and secondary education from Western Connecticut State University, an M.A. in bilingual education from Fairfield University and a Professional Certificate in intermediate administration from Sacred Heart University. Taylor started her teaching career in the Danbury Public Schools in 1998.