Transformative Principal

Culture of Care with Jose Celis Transformative Principal 407 Jose Celis is a principal in Wayne Township in New Jersey. He believes that schools should promote wholeness, equity, and hope. In various administrative capacities, he has devoted his energies to ensuring students, families, and educators develop strong partnerships, grounded in mutual support and respect. Having served in diverse communities in both New Jersey and Illinois, he has recognized the need to support teachers in areas where they may not have received adequate training. His passion areas include restorative justice for education, culturally responsive teaching, sheltered-instruction, and inclusion for equity Remember my goal and vision and reflect all my decisions on that. Jose talks about moving from assimilation to becoming a community with diverse individuals. Three concentric circles - community - Inclusion & Restorative Justice, and why he is in education (his back story) Sponsors InControl SEL for Middle School In Control cre