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Sandra Carlton appointed principal of Hart Magnet Elementary School
Summary
The Stamford Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution June 10 appointing Sandra Carlton principal of Hart Magnet Elementary School, effective July 1, 2025. Carlton, who began her teaching career at Hart, pledged to lead with 'integrity and a fierce dedication' to students.
The Stamford Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution June 10 appointing Sandra Carlton as principal of Hart Magnet Elementary School, effective July 1, 2025.
Board Chair Mr. Hyman moved for approval of Resolution 06-10-25:48 on the superintendent's recommendation; the motion was seconded and the chair counted eight votes in favor among those present, recording a unanimous approval of the appointment.
An official identified at the meeting as Superintendent Dr. Lucero introduced Carlton to the Board, saying the district was "very excited to be bringing Sandra Carlton" forward and noting her long career in elementary education as a teacher, teacher leader and assistant principal and her service in interim principal roles this year.
A board member who seconded the motion praised Carlton's ties to the school and community, noting that she began her career at Hart and that the appointment follows the recent retirement of longtime educator Linda Darling. The board member said, "I've watched you grow as a leader in our district," and welcomed Carlton back to the school community.
Sandra Carlton, who spoke after the vote, said she was "deeply honored and humbled to accept the role of principal of Hart Magnet Elementary School." She described Hart as the place where she began teaching in 1996 and said the school "holds a powerful promise to deliver high quality instruction to every student regardless of background or circumstance." Carlton pledged to "lead with integrity and a fierce dedication to every child's potential."
The resolution identifies the appointment as effective July 1, 2025. The Board conducted the single-item special meeting, completed the vote and adjourned the session the same evening.
Notes: The meeting transcript identifies the gathering as a special meeting of the Board of Education with one item on the agenda. The transcript records the resolution identifier as "06-10-25:48" and counts eight affirmative votes among those present. The transcript refers to the district name as "Stanford" in several places; this article uses the correct local designation, Stamford Board of Education / Stamford School District, and normalizes the school's name to Hart Magnet Elementary School.
