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Home » Congratulations Yakima Johnson, Principal of Cleveland Elementary School

Congratulations Yakima Johnson, Principal of Cleveland Elementary School

Oct 8, 2021
Yakima Johnson<br>Principal<br>
YJohnson@nps.k12.nj.us
Yakima Johnson
Principal
YJohnson@nullnps.k12.nj.us

Yakima Johnson is a proud product of Newark, NJ, where she attended Newark Public Schools in her former years. Ms. Johnson received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from New Jersey City University. After receiving her degree, Ms. Johnson worked as a Special Education and Resource Teacher for the most and least restrictive environments.

Ms. Johnson is currently entering her 21st year as an educator with the Newark Board of Education. She began her career in 2000 as a teacher’s aide, substitute teacher, teacher, and vice-principal. It was during this tenure that Ms. Johnson saw the incredible impact she was making across the district in a variety of schools. As a result, Ms. Johnson decided that she wanted to become an instructional leader.

After receiving a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership in 2009, Ms. Johnson became the Vice Principal at Dr. E. Alma Flagg Elementary School and then later transitioned to West Side High School and then Malcolm X Shabazz High School where she served in that capacity for the last 8 years. During her tenure, Ms. Johnson was able to ensure 97% IEP compliance, increase student attendance, and ensure 90% of students were successfully enrolled.

Over the years, Ms. Johnson has been involved in writing and awarding grants through Newark Trust, Newark 350 and the Victoria’s Foundation earning an abundance of funds for the students and staff of Newark Public Schools.

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