Student Life

Student Life

The Office of Student Life oversees the work of school counselors, school social workers, student assistance coordinators, and related district programs.

Numerous factors can contribute to a student becoming at-risk at any level in his or her academic growth. In its support of the district's mission to afford the highest level of teaching and learning, and build an effective and efficient community of learning and character, the Office of Student Life has a cadre of intervention and referral programs and services readily available. Students exhibiting learning or behavioral problems are assisted through the implementation of numerous early intervention strategies. In an effort to alleviate all issues that could prevent or interfere with success and academic growth, certain resources are provided to students and families. These resources, examples of which are listed below, build the foundation for positive behavior, health and wellness and sound academic performance.

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  • Student Life

    765 Broad Street
    Newark, NJ 07102

  • Department Head

    Vernon Pullins, Jr.
    Director

  • Department Phone

    862-810-8180
  • Department Fax

    862-255-4321

Mission Statement

To advance student success and close equity gaps by ensuring students attend school every day. Our mission is to support students’ learning through innovation and forward thinking experiences to Love, Inspire, Focus, and Excel.

Student Life Staff

VernonPullins
  • Vernon Pullins, Jr.

    Director of Student Life
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8626
EnidMorales
  • Enid Morales

    Clerk 3
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8623
RaniaSawaged
  • Rania Sawaged

    Supervisor Student Support Services
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8624
JoryArtis
  • Jory W. Artis

    Student Assistance Coordinator
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8627
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  • Knyokia Shortridge Barton

    HIB Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator for student to student
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8633
Ana Osoria
  • Ana Osoria

    Specialist for Homeless Management
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8625
LaTonyaWhite
  • La Tonya White

    Supervisor of School Counselors - Elementary
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8632
JessicaSilva-Olmo
  • Jessica Silva-Olmo

    Supervisor of Social Worker
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8628
StacyPelham-Hale
  • Stacy M. Pelham-Hale

    Supervisor of Student Support Services
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8636
SamanthaParreiral
  • Samantha Parreiral, LCSW

    Supervisor Student Support Services
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8635