Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
School Leadership Council
Many voices. One shared purpose.
Working together to strengthen teaching, learning, and student achievement.
A shared commitment
Student achievement at the center.
The purpose of the School Leadership Council (SLC) is to support the school in the improvement of student achievement and includes the participation of the entire school community. Members of the School Leadership Council include the school principal, teachers, non-instructional & support staff, parents/guardians, community representatives, and students.
A culture of shared responsibility.
The goal of the SLC is to develop a culture of student leadership and responsibility, adult cooperation, accountability, and commitment; all with a focus on improving student achievement.
Collaboration that moves learning forward.
The SLC is a school-based body responsible for advising the school administration on essential instructional, budgeting and personnel issues. Members of the SLC work with the principal to assess and improve the instructional and organizational culture of the school. The role of the SLC is as a collaborative, cooperative, advisory and decision-making body to improve teaching and learning in the school.
People behind the partnership
Meet our council
Bringing school, student, family, and community perspectives to the table.
| Council member | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Liana M. Summey | Principal |
| Michael Kucyk Council Chair | Teacher |
| Jay Mariano | Teacher |
| Joseph Lima | Teacher |
| Grace Anderson | Teacher |
| Barry McCombs | Teacher |
| Dr. Ning Zhang | Teacher |
| James May | Non-Instructional |
| Dimitris Meredith | Student Support |
| Raina Stewart | Parent Leader/PTO President |
| Cindy Simpson | Student Council President |
| Jennifer Kohl | Community Partner |
Your voice matters
Connect with our school community.
Have a question about the School Leadership Council or want to learn how you can support our school? Reach out to our team.
Dr. Liana M. Summey
Principal
lsummey@nps.k12.nj.usMr. Sean Holmes
Parent Liaison
s1holmes@nps.k12.nj.us