Principal's Corner
Ms. Jennifer Vernieri is honored to assume the role as Principal of School No. 3 in the
Belleville School District. She previously held the position of Director of Planning, Research and
Evaluation/District Test Coordinator. Prior to working in Belleville, Ms. Vernieri served as the
Supervisor of Elementary Education in Madison, New Jersey. Ms. Vernieri has an appreciation
for best practices in education, along with the hard work and preparation that is necessary to
provide an effective educational program for teachers and students.
Belleville School District. She previously held the position of Director of Planning, Research and
Evaluation/District Test Coordinator. Prior to working in Belleville, Ms. Vernieri served as the
Supervisor of Elementary Education in Madison, New Jersey. Ms. Vernieri has an appreciation
for best practices in education, along with the hard work and preparation that is necessary to
provide an effective educational program for teachers and students.
Ms. Vernieri has been in education for 24 years and has earned her New Jersey
certifications as a principal, supervisor, reading specialist, and elementary school teacher. She
is also Orton Gillingham trained. Ms. Vernieri began her career as a teacher in Wyckoff, New
Jersey, where she taught a variety of grade levels, including many years as a reading specialist.
During her time spent in the Wyckoff School District, she was an instrumental force in designing
professional development and academic support programs.
Ms. Vernieri is a graduate of William Paterson University (WPU), where she majored in
Elementary Education and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree. She then went on to receive her
Masters of Education from WPU and a certification of Educational Leadership at the College of
St. Elizabeth.
Ms. Vernieri is proud to be a part of Belleville's family of educators, parents and students and working together to maintain the reputation for excellence that School No. 3 enjoys.
Jennifer S. Vernieri
201-450-3500 x3302