Merita Euell grew up in Brooklyn, NY and later moved to a small town in Bergen County - Dumont, NJ where she attended eighth grade and High School. She received a Bachelors of Art degree, from Felician College, in  which she was also a four year member of the Division II Women’s Basketball Team.  She later received her first of three master's degrees, in Education at Monmouth University and began her teaching career at the elementary level in Perth Amboy, NJ.  She taught third, then fourth grade from 2003-2013. Her administrative path in Perth Amboy began in curriculum and instruction, and later served as Vice Principal at the William C. McGinnis Middle School.  

In December 2021, Ms. Euell began her career in Carteret as the Columbus School Vice Principal.  

Ms. Merita Euell was appointed as the Carteret Middle School Principal in July of 2022.  In addition to being devoted to her career, Ms. Euell enjoys spending time with her family, including her two children and close family friends.  You can find her greeting students each morning with a warm smile and a high five!