- Garden State Athletic Conference Woman of the Year 2000
- Collegiate Athlete, Coach, Umpire
- Published Author & Illustrator
- Proud mother of a 12-year-old daughter, Piper Ireland
Jill Ireland
Branchville,NJ
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with 25 years of experience in public education; including extensive classroom leadership, curriculum development, committee leadership, student support, and school-wide program development. Proven ability to build positive school culture, establish strong relationships with students, families, and staff, and lead collaborative initiatives that support academic achievement, student well-being, and school improvement. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, academically rigorous, and student-centered high school environment in which students and staff can thrive.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator / Instructional & School Leader
McKeown Elementary School
Newton, NJ
01.2001 - Current
- Coordinated gifted education services, supporting identification, programming, and educational opportunities for advanced learners.
- Directed curriculum initiatives for district Social Studies, Language Arts, and Gifted Education programs, collaborating with educators to support curriculum implementation.
- Chaired the Intervention and Referral Services Committee, collaborating with teachers, specialists, administrators, and families to identify student needs and develop interventions.
- Collaborated with faculty and administration to address student needs and strengthen school-wide systems and practices.
- Spearheaded positive school climate initiatives designed to promote student responsibility, belonging, and citizenship.
- Collaborated with faculty and administration to address student needs and reinforce effective school-wide systems and practices.
Board of Education
High Point Regional High School
- Elected to serve as a member of the High Point Regional High School Board of Education, gaining experience with district-level educational leadership, governance, policy, community priorities, and school operations.
United States Ambassador
People to People International
- Honored to serve as a People to People Ambassador for the United States, representing the country in an international educational and cultural exchange program that promoted cross-cultural communication and global awareness.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
New Jersey Principals And Supervisors Association - Foundation For Educational Leadership
Master of Arts - Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJAssociate of Liberal Arts And Sciences -
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJSkills
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Response & Problem Solving
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Equity, Inclusion & Student Support
- Gifted & Talented Learning
- Instructional Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Parent & Community Engagement
- Policy Implementation
- Positive School Culture
- School Improvement Initiatives
- Staff Collaboration
- Student Achievement
- Student Behavioral Support
Certification
New Jersey Principal, Supervisor, and Teaching certifications
Interests
Timeline
Educator / Instructional & School Leader
McKeown Elementary School
01.2001 - Current
Board of Education
High Point Regional High School
United States Ambassador
People to People International
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
New Jersey Principals And Supervisors Association - Foundation For Educational Leadership
Master of Arts - Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Associate of Liberal Arts And Sciences -
Sussex County Community College