Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to Brookside Elementary School website! It is an honor to be serving my third year as the principal of our  wonderful school community. 

My time in Westwood began in the summer 2020, when I joined as our district elementary curriculum coordinator. Prior to working in Westwood, I served as instructional specialist in elementary literacy and a classroom teacher in grades 2 and 3. Lucky for me,  I love what I do and remain excited to work with students each and every day!

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Towson University. I pursued a Master’s degree at William Paterson in Literacy with a concentration as a Reading Specialist and obtained my supervisor certification. I attained my principal certifications through NJEXCEL. 

I am thrilled to use my skills as an educational leader at Brookside and work alongside you as a partner in education to ensure your child's success. My door is always open for students, staff, parents and community members. 

I am proud to be a part of the Brookside community and look forward to an exciting 2024 - 2025 school  year!

With Brookside Pride, 

Ms. Kelly Hughes