Russell D. Petrocelli

Served as the chief instructional and administrative officer for a Catholic Co-Ed high school in the developing and implementation of policy, programs, and curriculum.

Principal - DePaul Catholic High School - Wayne, New Jersey

(2017-08 - 2026-04)

Served as the chief instructional and administrative officer for a Catholic Co-Ed high school in the developing and implementation of policy, programs, and curriculum.

• Developed the Academy of Science and Technology for the Class of 2023 and the Academy of Engineering
• Developed Academy of Computer Programming
• Developed Academy of Medical Science
• Developed Academy of Arts and Letters
• Developed Academy of General Humanities
• Developed Academy of Law and Government for the Class of 2024
• Authored reopening plan and coordinated school-wide response to COVID 19 pandemic

Principal - Wood-Ridge Jr./Sr. High School - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

(2015-03 - 2017-08)

Served as the chief instructional leader and administrator of the high school in the developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum, and budget in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member with the ultimate goal of high academic achievement.

• Leadership in the improvement of student achievement on standardized tests resulting in proficiency percentages that are above state, district factor group, and county averages in Language Arts Literacy, Math, and Science
• Developing new master schedule (Rotating, drop schedule)
• Developed the Academy of Science and Technology and introduced additional Advanced Placement courses

Principal - Christopher Columbus Middle School - Clifton, New Jersey

(2012-10 - 2015-03)

Turn-Around Principal serving a 1,200 student Focus School. Author of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) to elevate the school from School in Need of Improvement (SINI) status. Responsible for implementation of School Improvement Plan (SIP) through the state Regional Achievement Center (RAC), teacher observations, student attendance, administration of NJASK tests, transition to PARCC test, budget preparation, administration of Title I funding, new course/curriculum development, facility upgrade and improvement, and student scheduling.

• Developed new course of study for 8th grade Honors program
• Certified in the Danielson Evaluation System and Teachscape
• Proficient in Realtime Administrative Software System
• District NJQSAC committee and Strategic Planning committee

Vice Principal - David E. Owens Middle School - New Milford, New Jersey

(2006-10 - 2012-10)

Responsible for student discipline, teacher observations, student attendance, administration of NJASK tests, budget preparation, new course/curriculum development, and student scheduling.

• Reactivated dormant chapter of the National Junior Honor Society
• Established Junior Academy to correspond and prepare students for Academy courses at NMHS
• Proficient in Power School, SASI Administrative System, and Naviance WorkspaceK12 College and Career Planning software
• Chairman of the District Code of Conduct committee

Vice President of Operations - Paramus Catholic High School - Paramus, New Jersey

(2005-03 - 2006-09)

Director of Operations - Paramus Catholic High School - Paramus, New Jersey

(2004-07 - 2005-03)

Director of Community Relations, Security, and Facilities - Paramus Catholic High School - Paramus, New Jersey

(2003-06 - 2004-07)

Assistant Director of Admissions - Paramus Catholic High School - Paramus, New Jersey

(2002-09 - 2003-06)

Responsible for all aspects of scheduling facilities, liaison to outside organizations, site management at athletic events, student discipline and security, budget and securing permits and documents for capital projects.

• Proficient in Administrator's Plus software

Teacher of Spanish (K-3) and Physical Education (K-8) - Our Lady of the Assumption School - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

(2001-09 - 2002-06)

Certificate - Catholic School Management - Villanova University (2024-06)

Master of Arts - Education - Leadership, Management, and Policy - Seton Hall University (2005-05)

Spanish Language - Maryknoll Spanish Language Program (2000-01 - 2000-04)

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Rutgers University (1990-05)