Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson
Maria Picone currently serves as the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Interim Principal for K-4 at Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson since July 2023. Prior to this role, Maria held various leadership positions, including Principal for Kindergarten through Grade 3 and K-8 at College Achieve Public Schools from July 2019 to June 2023, and Director of Early Childhood Education at Marion P. Thomas Charter School in 2018-2019. Additional experience includes roles as Director of Early Learning and Principal PreK-2 at University Heights Charter School between 2012 and 2018, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction at Prospect Park Board of Education in 2011-2012, and School Counselor and Teacher at Bloomingdale Board of Education from 1999 to 2011. Maria Picone holds a Master of Arts in Human Services and Counseling, Post-Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, all from Montclair State University.
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