Principal's Office
I’ve worked in education for over 20 years, the past 9 years as part of school and district administration in PreK-8 settings. My last three districts have all had schools win the National Blue Ribbon award to recognize outstanding student achievement and school culture. I graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with my Bachelors, and continued on with a Masters degree from Rutgers and an Educational Specialist degree from Seton Hall University. My doctorate was also from Seton Hall University. In 2017, I was named ASCD Emerging Leader.
I strongly believe in academic excellence and a warm and supportive school culture.
My email is [email protected] if you have any concerns or questions.
“We envision an educational community that inspires and empowers all students to become self-sufficient and to thrive in a complex, global society.”
P — Positive Being Positive means choosing your attitude even when things are hard. It means walking into this building ready to learn, lifting others up instead of tearing them down, and believing that today can be a good day if you decide to make it one. A Positive Lion sees possibility, not just problems.
R — Respectful Being Respectful means treating every person in this building — every student, every teacher, every staff member — the way you want to be treated. It means listening when someone else is speaking, taking care of our school, and honoring the differences that make our community stronger. Respect is not something you give only when it is easy. A Respectful Lion shows it even when no one is watching.
I — Inspirational Being Inspirational means that your actions move people. It means doing the right thing so consistently, and with such genuine heart, that the people around you want to do better too. You do not have to be the loudest voice in the room to inspire someone — sometimes it is a quiet act of kindness, a word of encouragement, or simply showing up every day with purpose. An Inspirational Lion makes this school better just by being in it.
D — Determined Being Determined means you do not quit. It means that when a subject is hard, when a situation is unfair, when things do not go the way you planned — you keep going. Determination is not about being perfect. It is about getting back up every single time. A Determined Lion knows that the struggle is part of the story, and they write it all the way to the end.
E — Excellent Being Excellent means giving your best — not someone else's best, your best. It means turning in work you are proud of, bringing full effort to everything you do, and never settling for less than what you are capable of. Excellence is not reserved for the smartest or the fastest. It belongs to anyone willing to try their hardest, every day. An Excellent Lion raises the standard just by showing up that way.