Dr. Nicolette Rittenhouse-Young, Assistant Director of Student Support
March 2, 2021Dr. Nicolette Rittenhouse-Young joined People’s Prep’s student support and mental health teams this year. In our latest Wolfpack Voices, Dr. Rittenhouse-Young discusses the importance of her team’s work during the pandemic and what it’s like to start a new job virtually. Why did you choose to work in a school setting? I really love the…Read More
People’s Prep Donates to United Way
February 16, 2021Earlier this year, in response to the murder of George Floyd, People’s Prep students, lead by our Voyage Honors Program, started a fundraiser to support a local organization working in social justice. Through t-shirt sales, our students raised $1,000 and chose the United Way of Newark as the recipient. We recently hosted a virtual check…Read More
A Personal Letter From Jess Rooney
February 11, 2021Dear People’s Prep Families, Alumni, Partners, and Community Members, Today I’m writing with a personal and professional update. After a decade as People’s Prep’s director, the highest honor of my life, I’ll be transitioning out of the role. My wife, children, and I will be moving to New England to be closer to family. As…Read More
Earline Bresil, Science Teacher
February 4, 2021Earline Bresil is in her first full year as a member of People’s Prep’s science department. In this month’s Wolfpack Voices, Earline shares her experience of being a new teacher during the pandemic and what inspired her to become a science teacher. What made you want to teach in Newark? I realized while I was…Read More
Domonique Boyd: Game Changer
January 11, 2021Domonique Boyd (Class of 2020) is currently a senior at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Shortly after graduating from People’s Prep, Dominique became pregnant with her son. In the latest edition of our Game Changers series, Domonique shares how she has been able to achieve success while balancing family, college, and career. Tell us about what you’re…Read More