School Administration

Ms. Erika Barrett

Erika Barrett was appointed principal of Nathan Hale Elementary School in January of 2019. Prior to that she served as an assistant principal in Carteret at both Nathan Hale and Minue Schools.  She received a B.S. in Psychology and a B.S. in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology from Towson University and later attended Montclair State University to further her education.  Her background in education includes early childhood classroom instruction and experience on the child study team as a Speech Language Pathologist. Both roles allowed her opportunities to present on numerous occasions at the state level to educators and leaders across the state. Before coming to Carteret to serve in a leadership role, she gained experience in both the Bayonne Public Schools as well as the Clark Public Schools. She received her M.A. in Educational Leadership in 2015 from Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City. She regularly participates in learning networks and remains a lifelong learner.