Vice Principals
Theresa Finkelstein
Vice Principal
Theresa Finkelstein began her teaching career 17 years ago in the Newark Public Schools as a Kindergarten teacher. From there she became a building level literacy coach and spent three years at Central Office in the Literacy Department before joining us at Franklin School.
Ms. Finkelstein has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Elementary Education. In addition to that she has a Master’s Degree in Reading and Educational Administration. Ms. Finkelstein is a certified Reading Specialist and upholds National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy. She is excited to nurture the love of reading within all of the students and staff at Franklin School.
Lauren Herrmann
Vice Principal
Ms. Lauren Herrmann began her teaching career 20 years ago as a middle school English Language Arts teacher for the Elizabeth Public Schools. In 2023, she joined NPS as the Literacy Coach at Rafael Hernandez School. Honored and excited to join the Franklin Family, she will embark on her administrative journey as the middle school vice principal in addition to overseeing the Bilingual, Special Education, and Science departments.
Ms. Herrmann earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Management from Fordham University before quickly realizing her passion for growing and challenging the minds and hearts of the future. Pursuing the alternative route, she became certified and found true joy as a lifetime educator and learner. She received her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from William Patterson University. Ms. Herrmann’s other true joy is being a mom and making memories with her family. She is excited to begin making memories with her Franklin family
Dr. Caitlin Scanlon Ramos
Vice Principal
Dr. Caitlin Scanlon Ramos has been an educator for 20 years, including 18 years in the great city of Newark. Dr. Ramos spent most of her career as a middle school mathematics teacher at Greater Newark Charter School before moving to Rafael Hernandez Elementary School. There, she was promoted to mathematics teacher coach. After earning her master’s degree from St. Peter’s University, she was privileged to be the first Mathematics Director for the Brick Education Network, where she oversaw the mathematics programming for Peshine and Avon Elementary Schools. During her tenure with BRICK, Peshine Elementary School earned the 5th highest state assessment growth score in the city of Newark. In addition, she served as a consultant for Marion P. Thomas Charter School and had the great honor of being on the founding team for Achieve Community Charter School in Newark in 2017. Over the past five years, she has served as the Vice Principal of McKinley Elementary School, a Newark Public School. Dr. Ramos believes that children can rise to any occasion when challenged with support. She is honored to be a Franklin Falcon!