Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Al Bauer, a former administrator in the Hewlett-Woodmere school district for 16 years, was unanimously voted in by the Board of Education to serve as the interim principal of Hewlett High School.
The news follows a Feb. 14 social media announcement that current high school principal Alexandra Greenberg will not return next year for undisclosed reasons.
Bauer joined the district in 2008, serving as assistant principal of Hewlett High School until 2013, when he became principal of Woodmere Middle School — a position he held for 11 years before retiring in June 2024.
Before joining Hewlett-Woodmere, Bauer served as chairperson of mathematics and taught seventh and eighth grade math at Floral Park Junior/Senior High School in the Sewanhaka Central School District.
The Board of Education welcomed Bauer back to the district during its May 14 bi-monthly meeting.
Incoming Superintendent Dina Anzalone said that after looking for a permanent principal, it was determined that bringing in Bauer in an interim role was the best decision.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bauer back to the district," Anzalone wrote in a statement on May 14. "After conducting an extensive and inclusive search for a permenent principal, it became clear that appointing Dr. Bauer in an interim capacity is the best decision for students, staff, and families of Hewlett High School."
An expanded story will appear in next week’s edition of the Herald.
