The 2022-2023 academic year marks Joseph J. Ciancaglini’s sixteenth and final year as Head of School at Convent of the Sacred Heart. Under his leadership, the school’s academic program has grown in nearly every area and division, and the campus has expanded by over fifty percent, thanks to the addition of the Athletics and Wellness Center (406) which opened in 2014. During his tenure, the school established a department of diversity, equity and community life; mission-based councils for social awareness, heritage, and spirituality; and new programs in entrepreneurship and network exchange. Even through the most challenging of times, Joe has ensured that students are not only provided a high-quality education, but given the tools and resources needed to move confidently into the future. In 2022, 91st Street unveiled FutureLab, 20,000 square feet of renovated and reclaimed space dedicated to STEM; and completed its inaugural immersion trip to Sacred Heart schools in India. Most importantly, Dr. Ciancaglini has infused new life into the community’s understanding of Sacred Heart’s mission. He is known for his leadership and wisdom, his love for the students and colleagues in the school community, and his profound commitment to the mission of Sacred Heart education. Joe’s transformational and visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on our Sacred Heart community and he leaves 91st Street poised for continued excellence in the years ahead.