Time is an Ocean, But it Ends at the Shore.

When news broke that Deacon Mac was tapped to be the new Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn, emotions were abound. Kevin McCormack, affectionately known as Deacon Mac, was a member of the Xaverian community for over 37 years — teacher, Director of Campus Ministry, Assistant Principal, and ultimately, the school’s ninth principal for the past 15 years.

President Robert Alesi ’78 remarked: “I would like to thank Deacon McCormack for his dedication and service to the students, faculty, and staff of Xaverian over these past 37 years and for being a part of an administrative team that has served Xaverian during the greatest period of expansion and growth in our school’s history. I am delighted and honored that Bishop Brennan has recognized the success that Xaverian has achieved to advance Catholic education and identity within the greater New York City community by tapping Deacon McCormack to lead those same efforts for our schools within the Diocese of Brooklyn.”

As succession plans were in place, the news of Deacon McCormack’s departure were coupled with the announcement of the school’s 10th principal: Mr. Daniel Sharib ’96.

Daniel, who has served as Assistant Principal of Academics since 2016, has earned the respect of students, faculty, and staff during his 22 years of service to Xaverian.

And his mentor? None other than Deacon Mac himself. Longtime friends, the transition between principals has been a smooth one – but nonetheless bittersweet. Mr. Sharib said: “I have been honored to work alongside Deacon McCormack for the past 22 years. I have learned how to lead with compassion and serve with humility — and most certainly how important it is to remember to laugh and love throughout it all.” Deacon Mac reaffirmed the schools’ choice of new principal, noting that Mr. Sharib was “a true leader, one who will, no doubt, continue the longstanding tradition of excellence at 7100 Shore Road.”

Mr. Sharib, now Principal Sharib, stated: “I am honored and privileged to be able to serve as the principal of a community and family that have meant so much to me personally for nearly thirty years as a student, teacher, and administrator. When I think about what makes Xaverian such a special place, it is not the bricks and mortar of our school but the fact that we are blessed with the most talented and dedicated team of leaders and faculty, and, quite frankly, the best kids in the city.”