Mr. Christopher Bell
About Me
This is my twelfth year as Principal of Meadowbrook School, my thirteenth year as a school administrator, and my ninteenth year in education.
Current Professional Certificates: NJ School Administrator Certificate, NJ Principal Standard License, NJ Supervisor Standard License, NJ Elementary Teacher License (K-8), and NJ School Safety Specialist Certification.
Achievements
A successful educational leader in a Pre-K - Grade 6 and Pre-K- Grade 4 learning environment
State and National Recognition for Meadowbrook School in 2022, 2023, 2024 (US News and World Report "Best Elementary School" and "Top 30 Schools in NJ')
Renewed a focus on social and emotional learning and student wellness
Spearheaded building initiatives involving school safety, tiering student activities to meet the needs of all learners, and re-establishing our student green team
Proactive in improving overall student achievement in the classroom setting by reviewing and strengthening multiple tiers of intervention.
Successfully coached at the middle and high school level for 15 seasons.
Strengths
Experienced in leadership, data-driven decision making, collaboration, and increasing student achievement of all students.
Strong communicator who strives for transparency and school community support
Facilitator of meaningful building-level discussions among colleagues in sharing best instructional practices
Strong community partner with our Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association, and the Hillsdale Education Foundation
Involved regional partners serving as a former President of the BCASSP (Bergen County Association of School Security Professionals) from 2022-23.
Goals
Continue to meet the academic, emotional, and social needs of every child in a post-COVID educational world.
Integrate technology into the learning experience using creative and effective teaching techniques.
Work cooperatively in a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment that addresses individual academic, social, and emotional needs.
Appreciate, preserve, and promote the quality and professionalism of the staff.