Jane Scheinman seems to have a calling, for the education system, that is. The new interim principal for Daniel Warren has had a career that spans 40 years. “I come with a lot of background, so I know that I’ll hit the ground with both feet running,” she said.

 

By Janice Llanes Fabry

Jane Scheinman seems to have a calling, for the education system, that is. The new interim principal for Daniel Warren has had a career that spans 40 years. “I come with a lot of background, so I know that I’ll hit the ground with both feet running,” she said.

 

Most recently, Scheinman served as an assistant principal for the White Plains Middle School for 12 years, as well as a math chair, a house administrator, and an interim principal for the same district. Prior to that, she was director of guidance at Byram Hills and an assistant principal at Ridgeway Elementary School. It was at Ridgeway that Scheinman says she “developed a love for the younger students.”

 

Having considered retirement a number of times, she keeps being lured back. Drawn to Rye Neck, she admitted, “Once I met Superintendent Mustich and saw the school, I knew I wouldn’t be retiring just yet. There’s a warmth in this district; its size gives one the chance to build relationships.”

 

During the first couple of weeks, Scheinman looks forward to getting to know each and every student, as well as their families. She also wants to work closely with the staff on areas that might need improvement. In addition, the new principal plans to meet the challenges of New York State mandates head on.

 

“We will be aligning our curriculum to the Common Core State Standards and we’ll be dealing with New York State’s Annual Professional Performance Review,” explained Scheinman about the law requiring all teachers and principals to be evaluated on the basis of performance and student standardized testing.

 

“My focus is on the education, on looking for ways to help our kids become better learners and providing the very best learning environment. After all, these are the building blocks for their future,” said Scheinman.