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Southampton schools has named Derek Robinson as the new principal of Southampton High School.
The East Islip resident joins the district having served as an assistant principal at Patchogue-Medford High School since 2020. He previously worked as summer school principal for grades 6–12 in Pat-Med, as well as a middle school assistant principal and director of student and family support.
“We are excited to welcome Derek Robinson to our district,” Southampton schools Superintendent Fatima Morrell said in a statement. “His commitment to education and his impressive leadership experience make him a perfect fit for this role.”
Before his administrative roles at Pat-Med, Robinson taught Spanish at William Floyd High School, where he also worked as adviser for the Foreign Language Honor Society.
He has also taught in New York City schools, leading classes in bilingual U.S. history, global history, economics, government, health, English and AP Spanish.
Robinson has received recognition from the Our Community Salutes Brookhaven Town Chapter for his work with students who enlisted in the U.S. military after graduation, as well as Congressional recognition for community service.
He also enjoyed great success coaching soccer and lacrosse at Paca Middle School in the William Floyd district.
Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish adolescence education and a master’s in Spanish education from SUNY Old Westbury, along with a master’s in educational leadership from LIU Post.
He is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership at LIU Post.
“My goal is to work collaboratively and build a strong, trusted relationship with the staff, students and families of Southampton,” Robinson said, “to embrace a culture of care and celebrate the diverse community that makes Southampton so special.”
