Mayling Cardenas was appointed as Vice Principal of Columbus School in July of 2016. Currently, she serves the district as the Principal of Columbus School.  Prior to joining Carteret Public Schools, Ms. Cardenas worked as Supervisor of Social Studies and World Languages for Secaucus Public Schools. Ms. Cardenas began her teaching career in Secaucus, in September of 2006, where she taught Spanish to grades K-6.  She then transitioned from World Languages to teach general education grades three and four.  Ms. Cardenas graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in Spanish and Psychology and earned her M.A. in Educational Leadership from St. Peter’s University.

Karen Jones joined Carteret Public Schools in 2015 and currently serves as a vice principal at Columbus School. As a 24 year veteran in the field of education, Dr. Jones has worked as an administrator in the Camden School District in NJ and the Chester-Upland School District in PA. Dr. Jones has also served as a turn-around specialist and a consultant for a number of years. Dr. Jones worked intensively with the JAG and AVID programs at CHS. When possible, she also enjoys  being a volunteer with the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Dr. Jones graduated with a B.A. in Elementary Education and M.Ed in Educational Administration and Supervision from Howard University, in Washington, D.C. and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Stockton University.