Several familiar faces have been appointed to new administrative roles within the Three Village Central School District. As of July 1, James Geis will serve as the new principal of The Three Village Academy, Michael Jantzen will be the new principal of R.C. Murphy Junior High School and Cindy Perrotta will serve as the new principal of Setauket Elementary School.

James Geis is currently the supervisor of pupil personnel services in the district and has held that position since 2017. Included in this role, Mr. Geis chairs CSE meetings, supervises the district’s extended school year program and collaborates with secondary administrators for special education programs and inclusion in the master schedule. Prior to coming to Three Village, Mr. Geis was the coordinator of secondary special education in the Greater Amsterdam School District, and a teacher within Western Suffolk BOCES and the New York City Department of Education.

Michael Jantzen started in the Three Village Central School District as a teacher at R.C. Murphy Junior High School and is now making his way back to the building as principal. Mr. Jantzen has a wealth of administrative experience in Three Village. He served as assistant principal at P.J. Gelinas Junior High School and, most recently, at Ward Melville High School. In his current role, Mr. Jantzen is the grade 12 administrator. He facilitates numerous senior class and buildingwide events, supervises personnel and is a committee member for several district committees.

Cindy Perrotta is also a longtime district employee. She began in Three Village as a special education teacher in 2005 at Nassakeag Elementary School before moving to Setauket Elementary School. She then became an instructional consultant at W.S. Mount Elementary School. Her most recent administrative experience includes serving as assistant principal at Nassakeag Elementary School, then Setauket Elementary School beginning in 2022. Throughout her time as assistant principal at Setauket, Ms. Perrotta has fostered a positive relationship with students, staff and parents. She facilitates professional development, observes and evaluates staff members, and leads scheduling across the building.

Each of the new principals were approved to their positions at the May 29 board of education meeting. The district is excited to welcome these individuals into their new roles.

Date Added: 6/10/2024