Mr.
Lee Warren currently has served as the Principal of Woodbridge
High School, Woodbridge, New Jersey since July 1996. He resides
in the Colonia section of Woodbridge Township with his wife and
two children. Mr. Warren is a graduate of Rutgers University (B.A.)
and Kean University (M.A.).
Mr. Warren served as a social Studies teacher
and Athletic Coach in the Woodbridge School District. He has served
as an administrator in the following capacities: Vice Principal
of Woodbridge High School, Principal of Ross St. Elementary School
#11, Principal of Fords Middle School and since 1996 as Principal
of Woodbridge High School.
Mr. Warren was the recipient of the prestigious
honor of the New Jersey Principal of the Year Award in September
of 2000. This award, bestowed by the New Jersey Principals and
Supervisors Association, recognizes outstanding principals who
have successfully provided high quality learning experiences for
children.
During his tenure as Principal, Woodbridge High
School has enjoyed a renaissance that is reflected in significantly
higher standardized test scores, in hosts of new programs, and
in greatly enhanced participation by parents and the community
in the development and implementation of school programs. Of particular
significance is Woodbridge High School’s achievement of the
honor, “Best Practice School in Science Research” by
the State of New Jersey in 2003.
In pursuing the goals of the Core Curriculum
Content Standards, he has taken a creative, Multifaceted approach,
galvanizing staff and mobilizing resources to achieve curriculum
goals, including cross-content workplace readiness standards. He
has also initiated a 21-day basic skills pullout program to elevate
students who have failed to demonstrate high levels of proficiency.
Acknowledging the importance of the formal curriculum,
Mr. Warren points out that the “hidden curriculum” --
creation of a positive and safe school climate – is as important
as the formal curriculum in promoting a successful school experience.
He strives to have all students, all parents, and all faculty in
the loop and participating and contributing. To that end, he involves
all segments of the community to meet the needs of students on
a daily basis.
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