The Cranford Board of Education is pleased to announce Kristen D’Anna as the incoming Principal of Lincoln School, effective July 1, 2026.
Ms. D’Anna currently serves as Principal of Brookside Place School and brings extensive experience leading schools that support the whole child. She has previously served as Principal of Bloomingdale Avenue School and as Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction in the East Hanover Township School District. Ms. D’Anna began her career as a teacher in the Freehold Township School District.
Ms. D’Anna holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Delaware and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Georgian Court University. Ms. D’Anna is committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. She looks forward to partnering with students, staff, families, and district leadership to ensure a smooth transition and continued success for the Lincoln School community.