New Rochelle Schools Announce Hiring of New Rochelle High School Principal

Written By: Robert Cox

The City School District of New Rochelle has appointed Dagoberto Artiles, Ed.D., a long-time New Rochelle resident whose children attend district schools, has been appointed Principal of New Rochelle High School. The hiring was approved by the Board of Education Tuesday night.

WATCH: Dr. Artiles addresses the New Rochelle Board of Education after his hiring is approved.

Artiles, who has 17 years of secondary education leadership experience, comes to the District from Jericho High School in Nassau County, where he had served as Assistant Principal since 2013. Previously, he was Principal of the Hempstead Union Free School District’s College Preparatory Academy for Math and Science, and Assistant Principal at North Rockland High School, where he began as a Global Studies teacher.

Artiles received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy from Fordham University. He holds a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from The College of Saint Rose and a Master’s Degree in American History from St. John’s University. His Bachelor’s Degree, in American History, was earned at St. Francis College.

“New Rochelle is my home,” said Artiles, “and I feel privileged and excited to bring my secondary-school leadership experience to our city’s high school. Through collaboration with my colleagues, parents and community, we will continue to enhance access to quality programs at New Rochelle High School and ensure that students have the support necessary to achieve new levels of excellence while pursuing their dreams.”

Superintendent Jonathan Raymond said he and the Board of Education look forward to working with Artiles. In a statement issued after the Board approved the hire, Raymond described Artiles as a dedicated educator with extensive academic leadership experience and a proven track records in working collaboratively to frame and enact strategies that enhance teaching and learning, and prepare students for lifelong success. Raymond said Artiles understands that whole-child education is needed more than ever.