Phone: (914) 376-8150

Email: jrynders@yonkerspublicschools.org

I am thrilled to serve you as Principal of Saunders Trades and Technical High School this school year. I can't thank Mr. Mazzola enough both for his years of service to our school, but also for his gracious efforts in helping me transition into this new role.

I was happy to join you last year as the Senior Class Assistant Principal. For our incoming class of 2027, I look forward to getting to know each of you soon. To help get the conversation started, here’s a quick introduction:

I was the Assistant Principal at Hostos for five years, so some of you will be familiar faces! While originally from Texas, I worked in New York City for 12 years before coming to Yonkers. There I taught Biology and was the Assistant Principal at Bronx Leadership Academy II High School from 2006-2017. I then was the Assistant Principal of Stuyvesant High School before making the change to Yonkers Public Schools. When not at work, I have a hard time sitting still. I am a volunteer fire fighter in Hastings on Hudson and CrossFit Coach in Dobbs Ferry. You’ll often find me cooking, riding my motorcycle, running obstacle course races, or spending time in the outdoors with my wife and two children.

I’m excited to begin building a partnership with you and your parents. High School brings with it some unique challenges, but know that I will be here to support you and your family in every way that I can.