Dr. Adele Ellis was named principal of Holy Trinity on July 1, 2018. She has been an elementary school principal before at St. Michael’s, Union. After St. Michael’s she became the assistant superintendent of technology for the Metuchen Diocese, where she was tasked with inputting the PowerSchool Management System for all diocesan schools. She did similar work for Colts Neck public schools. She has also has been teaching as an adjunct professor at St. Peter’s University for several years. Most recently she was chair of computer science at St. Joseph High School, Metuchen, where she provided professional development to faculty in technology and oversaw the school’s information system. She was also involved directly with the students with technology, as well as moderator of the robotics team, Hack Club and digital media club.

Dr. Ellis has spent a great deal of time in her career on integrating STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and math — into the learning experience. Recently, Dr. Ellis became an ISTE Certified Educator and shares the Educator and Student Standards with the faculty.

Many Catholic schools have embraced STEM and are expanding it to STREAM with religion and art also integrated.

“In this fast-paced, changing world, it is well known that various jobs of the future for our young students are not in existence yet. Data analysis and critical thinking skills are necessary to provide solutions to community and world issues,” she said. “Integrating the components of religion and the arts within a curriculum strong in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, provides our students the added and critical values of faith, empathy, and creativity.”

Ellis earned postgraduate degrees at Seton Hall University: a doctorate in educational leadership, management and policy; and a masters degree in leadership; policy, management; administration and supervision from Seton Hall University. She also earlier earned a masters in educational instruction from Marygrove College.

Degrees: Master of the Art of Teaching, MaryGrove College
Master of the Art, Educational Leadership, Policy, and Management, Seton Hall University
Doctorate of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Management, Seton Hall University

Philosophy: In education, everyone can learn, it might not be in the same way or at the same time, however, success can be achieved.

As a teacher, I always felt if it bored me, it was boring the students. I've always liked application verses memorization and repeating information back without true incorporation. I believe in the Catholic faith as an important component in our community. Through the teachings of Christ we learn to be kind and respect others.