Administration

Mr. Samuel Garrison
Principal
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours." -Henry David Thoreau
Education Background:
Undergraduate studies Rutgers University
Master of Arts in Education Administration from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City
Work History:
10 years with NPS- teacher, department chair and Summer School Principal
Recognitions:
Coordinator and Chairperson for Collaborative Assessment and Planning for Achievement review, Middle States and the School Leadership Council
Thomasina McAfee
Vice Principal
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Education Background:
Undergraduate Studies, Rutgers University
Master of Arts in Education Administration from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City
Work History:
Over 15 years of experience with NPS in a variety of capacities: Teacher, Math Tutor, Math Coach, Academic Interventionist, and Teacher Coach
Recognitions:
Master Teacher Award
Teacher of the Year Award
Teora Brooks-Summers
Vice Principal
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Seton Hall University
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Kean University
Work History:
Educator in Newark since September 2000
Worked as a teacher, Literacy Coach, and teacher mentor

Alexandra Aguiar
Vice Principal
As an experienced Vice Principal, Mrs. Alexandra Aguiar brings extensive leadership to our middle school community, overseeing grades 6-8. Drawing from her administrative expertise, she supervises core academic departments and serves as the School Testing Coordinator, managing all state and district assessments. Her proven track record includes strengthening curriculum alignment, leading professional development initiatives, and fostering inclusive education through close collaboration with ESL/Bilingual programs. A recipient of the Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award (2020), she has consistently demonstrated success in building strong school-family partnerships and creating an environment where every student can excel. Her data-driven approach and commitment to educational equity continue to enhance our school's academic programs and student support services.