Meet the New Principal: Lincoln Middle School’s Dan Killenbec
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The Syracuse City School District is pleased to introduce Dan Killenbec, the new Principal of Lincoln Middle School! Read the interview below to learn more about Mr. Killenbec.
Tell us a little about yourself and your background.
I am a product of Central New York. I earned my degrees at Le Moyne College, Syracuse University, and SUNY Oswego. I started in the Syracuse City School District as a Social Studies teacher split between Huntington and Frazer. I also taught at Westside Academy at Blodgett (now Syracuse STEM at Blodgett) and PSLA at Fowler. I did my Administrative Internship and was a Vice Principal at PSLA at Fowler prior to being appointed as the Principal at Lincoln Middle School.
What is your favorite thing about Syracuse?
I love the Syracuse community members. I enjoy serving our students and families. There are wonderful people in our great city.
What is your favorite thing about being a school administrator?
No two days are the same. I enjoy being an academic leader that helps our students achieve. I also enjoy working with every part of our school community.
What is your greatest hope for your school?
I want Lincoln Middle School to be a place where students, staff, and community members are excited to come and achieve the goals they set.
What are you most looking forward to about the 2021-22 school year?
I’m excited to welcome our student population and see the great things that they are going to do.