Danbury Public Schools Names New Principal And Assistant Principal for 2025-26 Academic Year

DANBURY, Conn. — Danbury Public Schools has appointed new leaders at both the middle and high school levels for the upcoming academic year.

Michael Boucher has been named principal of Rogers Park Middle School. Boucher returns to Danbury from Schaghticoke Middle School in New Milford, where he served as assistant principal. He previously worked at Danbury High School as a school counselor, focusing on school climate and the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.

Melissa Teel will serve as assistant principal at the Academies of Danbury, overseeing the Art, Engineering and Design Academy. Teel was formerly the Dean of Student Support and an English teacher at Danbury High School, where she was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2023. Her leadership within the district includes work on conduct code reforms, chronic absenteeism initiatives, and development of the district’s Portrait of a Graduate framework.

“We are particularly excited to see two of our own teachers grow in their careers as educators,” Superintendent Kara Casimiro said in a statement. “Michael and Melissa are stepping into roles previously held by two beloved leaders who have also advanced within the district, and we will ensure these transitions are seamless and successful.”

The new appointments follow internal promotions. Kristy Zaleta, former principal of Rogers Park, now serves as the district’s K-12 Chief of Schools, and Andrew Lambo, former assistant principal at Danbury High School, is now principal of Broadview Middle School.