The Glen Rock Middle and High School has lost a principal and the Middle School Vice Principal this year. Dr Parent went to become assistant Superintendent of Prospect Park.
The beloved Middle school vice principal, Mr. Escalante, took the position of Principal of North Haldons’ High Mountain High School.
We wish them both success in their new position.
Glen Rock High School announced a new principal at the June 12, 2023 Board of Ed meeting. Ms. Giurlando, Director of Student Personnel Services was appointed as the new principal of the Glen Rock Middle & Senior High School as of July 1, 2023.
Ms. Giurlando brings 6 years of experience as the Director of Personnel Services. Three of those years have been here in Glen Rock. This was after nearly 30 years of experience in public education including serving as an English Teacher and School Counselor.
Some of her accomplishments in Glen Rock so far include, but are not limited to:
- Increase College and Career programming and services across grades 9 through 12,
- Providing parent and student workshops regarding Naviance, standardized testing, and social media use,
- Implemented RULER, a social and emotional learning curriculum from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, with the elementary and middle school staff.
Ms. Giurlando has worked to ensure a smooth transition from elementary school to the middle school level. This is done by working closely with the elementary principals at both academic and social levels.
Per Dr. Charleston, “She also collaborated with the K-12 supervisors to ensure that course placements are based on clear prerequisites and aligned to academic standards; and works jointly with the Special Services Department to make certain that all students’ academic needs are met. Ms. Giurlando consistently collaborates with all stakeholders to establish strong educational and social-emotional programming for students.”
Ms. Giurlando was instrumental in the development, creation and implementation of the 6-12 Wellness Center.
We welcome Ms .Giurlando to the Glen Rock MS/ HS Principal position. We look forward to working with her to support and promote the student’s amazing accomplishments.