Christopher Sheridan Appointed Principal Of Johnson Park Elementary

PRINCETON, NJ – The Board of Education on Tuesday night voted unanimously to appoint Christopher Sheridan as principal of Johnson Park Elementary School.

Sheridan will begin in his new role this summer. He succeeds Angela Siso Stentz, who will remain at Johnson Park through the end of the school year. Stentz will then assume her new role as assistant superintendent for human resources at the school district.

Sheridan has 17 years of experience as an educator and was chosen by a committee of PPS administrators, teachers, and parents.

“We are excited to welcome Chris Sheridan to Princeton Public Schools,” said Kathie Foster, acting superintendent. “We were impressed by his sound knowledge of instruction, warm demeanor, and student-centered mindset. We had a strong field of candidates, and we would like to thank everyone who applied.”

Sheridan is currently the assistant principal at Delran Intermediate School in Delran, N.J., a position he has held since 2019.

“I’m looking forward to entering this new phase of my career in educational leadership here in Princeton," Sheridan said.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and families of Johnson Park and I will work tirelessly to meet and exceed the high standards Johnson Park has established. Keeping the mindset of what is best for students has been a primary tenet of my leadership philosophy and I am eager to begin the work of serving this community of learners.”

Sheridan earned his bachelor’s degree in history and a master's degree in educational leadership from Montclair State University.

He began his career in 2007 as a fifth-grade teacher at the Jersey City Community Charter School in Jersey City. In 2011 began work as a teacher at T.G. Connors School in Hoboken. From 2012 to 2019, he was first a teacher and later dean of students and programs for grades K-3 at Joseph F. Brandt Primary School in Hoboken.

Sheridan is a resident of Robbinsville, where he lives with his wife and two sons.

He enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports with his sons, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and traveling.

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