NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Schools will welcome 10 new principals to the district for the upcoming 2022-23 school year as Roger León, the superintendent, announced the lineup of recent principal hires.
Each of the new principals was promoted from within the district’s ranks, featuring a mix of employees who have worked in the district's elementary and high schools. The superintendent also announced the first principal appointed to lead the new Ironbound Academy School, which will hold its inaugural school year in September.
“This cohort of candidates is a shining example of internal mobility at its best, and the School Leadership Councils were instrumental in helping to identify this talented group of principals," León said.
“As I have said in the past, being a principal is the most important leadership role in our schools, and we look forward to providing the support needed to be successful,” said Dawn Haynes, who serves as president of the Newark Board of Education.
Here are the 10 new principals for the 2022-23 school year:
American History High School - Margaret Murray
Murray held many positions after starting her career with the Newark Board of Education; curriculum developer, teacher of English, department chair, and most recently vice principal of East Side High School. Murray studied at the University of Illinois, Columbia University’s Teacher’s College and the University of Phoenix.
Avon Avenue Elementary School - Krishna Dalal Barroso
Barroso started her career as a teacher at Avon Avenue School where she rose to become vice principal and has served in that role for the past eight years. Barroso studied at Seton Hall University and Rutgers University.
Dr. E. Alma Flagg - Filipa Alexandra Silva
Silva began her career with the Newark Board of Education as a teacher, followed by becoming an English as a second language teacher, operations manager, and most recently vice principal of Salomé Ureña Elementary School. Silva studied at Drew University, St. Elizabeth College and Grand Canyon University.
East Side High School - Carlos M. Rodriguez
Rodriguez began his career at the Newark Board of Education as a substitute, moving on to become a teacher, lead technology coordinator, teacher coach, and most recently vice principal of East Side High School. Rodriguez studied at Kean University and Saint Peter’s University.
Elliott Street School - Andres Barquin
Barquin began his career as an elementary school teacher with the Newark Board of Education. He also served as an after-school programs lead, a vice Principal, summer principal, and most recently special assistant to the North Ward Leadership Team. Barquin studied at Thomas Edison State College, Grand Canyon University and Caldwell College.
Ironbound Academy - Erica L. Paich
Paich started her career as an instructional coach for school administrators, teachers and students, then became a special assistant and most recently served as director of enrollment. She studied at Rutgers University, Kean University and Rowan University.
Luis Muñoz Marin - Daniel Guerra
Guerra started his Newark Board of Education career as an elementary school teacher and became an after-school program director, summer principal, and most recently vice principal of Elliott Street School. Guerra studied at Essex County College, Montclair State University and John Hopkins University.
McKinley Elementary School - Lynnette Dortrait
Dortrait joined the Newark Board of Education as vice principal of Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School where she has served for the past three years. Dortrait studied at Rider University and St. Peter’s University.
Quitman Street School - Courtney R. Johnson
Johnson held a variety of positions since joining the Newark Board of Education; substitute teacher, teacher coach, school operations manager, supervisor, and most recently, special assistant of the High School Leadership Team. Johnson studied at the College of New Jersey, Capella University and New Jersey City University.
Sir Isaac Newton - Tiffany Wicks
Wicks started her career with the district as an Intern and became a teacher, after-school coordinator, supervisor, and most recently vice principal of Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School. Wicks studied at Caldwell University, Montclair State University and Seton Hall University.
