Nellie K. Parker School
September 18, 2026
Dear Hackensack Public Schools Community,Please help the Hackensack Band Parent Booster raise money for our marching band by donating to the Raise Craze fundraiser. We are raising money for transpo...
September 18, 2026
Dear Hackensack Public Schools Community,Please be advised that the YMCA will be offering a Vacation Camp on Monday, September 21, 2026. Please see the flyer below for additional information regard...
August 5, 2026
Good Morning NKP Families,We are excited to share some wonderful news as we prepare for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year!Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Jewish Federation of Northern N...
At Nellie K. Parker School, our goal is to help every student reach their highest potential by combining high academic expectations with a strong sense of belonging. We focus on building foundational skills in reading, writing, math, and problem-solving while also teaching kindness, responsibility, and collaboration. Through strong instruction, consistent expectations, and positive relationships, we help every child build the academic skills and confidence needed for lifelong success. When we learn together as a community, our students thrive.
As an educator for the past twenty years in Hackensack Public Schools, I bring a wealth of experience to this role. I served for five years as an elementary school Assistant Principal at Nellie K. Parker School. I was also the shared Assistant Principal for six months at Fairmount School. Prior to that, I spent three years as the Assistant Principal of ECDC. This past school year, I was the Director of Early Childhood from July - December 2025 and moved into the role of Acting Principal of Jackson Avenue School from January - July 2026.
I am excited to begin a new school year at Nellie K. Parker School with amazing staff, students, and families!
Mrs. Petrin-Wall
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