Leadership

James T. Pierson, Principal

Appointment Date: July 1, 2019

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Monmouth University
Master of Arts, Education, Monmouth University
Post-Master Principal and Supervisor Endorsement, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Certifications and Highlights:
New Jersey Principal Certificate
New Jersey Supervisor Certificate
New Jersey Elementary Teacher K-5
New Jersey Social Studies Teacher 5-8
Volunteer Red Bank Firefighter (2005)

Awards and Accolades:
Teacher of the Year 2016
Teacher Who Rocks 2015
Red Bank Regional Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee (2017)

Michael Dougherty, Vice Principal

Appointment Date: November 13, 2023

Education:
Master of Arts Educational Leadership, Georgian Court University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Monmouth University
Juris Doctorate, Barkley School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in History & Spanish Minor, University of Richmond

Certifications and Highlights:
New Jersey Principal Certificate
New Jersey Supervisor Certificate
New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities
New Jersey Teacher of Social Studies
Google Certified Educator Level 1