Jade Yezzi is the Principal of Aline Bingham and Grace Downing Elementary Schools within the Runnemede School District in Runnemede, NJ. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Master’s Degrees in Teaching and Educational Leadership, and is currently pursuing her Certificate in School Leadership for Social Emotional Learning and Character Development through a partnership between St. Elizabeth University and Rutgers University. She has over 20 years of experience in public education as an instructional aide, teacher, supervisor, and principal and is an adjunct faculty member within the Psychology Department at Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ.
Jade has developed a strong foundation for SEL in her schools by creating a positive climate and culture so that core values are a shared commitment within the school community. Jade is actively involved with the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ and received a Community Partner Award in 2020.