Brooklyn Heights’ P.S. 8 Gets New Principal Parents Wanted, After Protests

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 P.S. 8 parents and students rallied on June 28 in support of Patricia P.S. 8 parents and students rallied on June 28 in support of Patricia “Trish” Peterson. View Full Caption

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BROOKLYN — After weeks of uncertainty and tumult over the selection process for their new principal, parents and teachers at Brooklyn Heights’ highly coveted P.S./M.S. 8 are breathing a sigh of relief.

The school’s beloved assistant principal, Patricia “Trish” Peterson, was officially promoted to the principal job on Wednesday, Department of Education officials confirmed.

“I am excited to take on this new role in bringing the P.S. 8 community together and moving us all forward with a clear focus