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Kevin Barnes, Ed.D. Principal Dr. Barnes has 30 years of experience in public education, most of which have been as a principal in the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. This is his fifth year as the principal of James Caldwell High School. Prior to assuming his duties at J.C.H.S., Dr. Barnes was the principal of the Grover Cleveland Middle School and Wilson Elementary School. He is the co-author of articles that have appeared in Research in Middle Level Education Quarterly and The Journal of School Leadership. He is interested in the development of school climate measures, organizational health measures and school culture dynamics. He teaches as an adjunct at several local colleges and universities. When he’s not in school, Dr. Barnes enjoys spending some time with his wife, Karen, his daughter, Kristin, and his son, Kevin. When they’re not home, he enjoys his time with his black lab, Rudy. Occasionally, he rides his bicycle, as far as possible. Dr. Barnes received his Bachelor's Degree from the College of William and Mary and his Master's Degree and Doctorate Degree from Rutgers University. Prior to becoming an administrator, Dr. Barnes taught high school health and physical education. |
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Mr. James Brown Vice Principal Mr. Brown begins his third year as Vice Principal at James Caldwell High School. During his 12 years in education, Mr. Brown taught English at both the middle school and high school level, has served as a high school Dean of Students, and was an assistant varsity coach for football and girls' basketball. He is interested in the areas of school-community relations, school climate and culture, and the use of technology to improve classroom instruction. He is pleased to be a part of the JCHS staff and is looks forward to working with the students, staff, and community. When he’s not in school, Mr. Brown serves as a volunteer youth baseball and football coach and enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Sherry, his son, James, and his daughter, Kayla. Mr. Brown received his Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Rutgers University and his Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Kean University.
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Supervisor of Students and Academic Affairs
Mrs. Dargento received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education from Montclair State University, Master’s Degree in Technology from New Jersey City University and Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from Montclair State University. She also enjoyed an intensive mentorship program with NJ EXCEL for her principal certification. When she is not in school, Mrs. Dargento enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, and two sons Jake and Matthew.
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Mr. Richard Porfido Director of Athletics Mr. Porfido begins his fourth year as the Athletic Director at James Caldwell High School. Prior to assuming his current
position, Mr. Porfido was a high school social studies teacher
as well as a soccer coach. He was the Northern Hills conference
coach of the year in 2002. He loves working at J.C.H.S. because
his colleagues and coaches
are
among the best that education has to offer. When he isn't
working, Mr. Porfido enjoys golf, college football, reading, and
running marathons. He resides with his wife Deb and twin
daughters Rebecca Clancy and Emily Peyton.
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Mrs. Maryanne Melnyk Supervisor of Guidance Mrs. Melnyk begins her fourth year as Supervisor of Guidance at James Caldwell High School. She has over 30 years in the educational field in which she has taught multiple grade levels of special education and served as a guidance counselor for the past 17 years. She has published a guidance-related article that appeared in the NJEA Review and was also interviewed by NBC news about the college application process. Mrs. Melnyk is pleased to work with such a great staff and administrative team. Her favorite part of the day is working with students (and their parents) to prepare for the next phase of their educational experience. When she isn’t working, Mrs. Melnyk enjoys traveling with her husband, John, and spending time with their two daughters, Jennifer and Lauren. Mrs. Melnyk completed her Bachelor’s Degree with dual certification in special education and elementary education at William Paterson University. She received a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science from Kean University and completed certifications in Student Personnel Services and Director of Student Personnel Services at Montclair State University.
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Mr. Scott Chamberlain Supervisor of Music Mr. Chamberlain started teaching elementary instrumental music in 1985 . In 1992, he accepted a position in the Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools as a brass specialist and high school concert band director. While in Caldwell, Mr. Chamberlain has taught brass lessons in all the schools, conducted the James Caldwell High School Concert Bands, Brass Choir, and Pep-Band, and Grover Cleveland Middle School Sixth Grade Band. In 2000, he was appointed District Supervisor of Music and holds that position presently. Mr. Chamberlain recently was bestowed the honor of getting listed in the 2002 7th Edition, Volume I of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. In addition to his teaching positions, Mr. Chamberlain has stayed active as a freelance trombonist in the Metropolitan area. Throughout the years, he has shared the stage with jazz artists such as Jimmy Knepper, Urbie Green, Jon Faddis, Harold Lieberman, Robin Ubanks, John Swana, Rob McConnell, and Dave Brubeck. He and his wife, singer and songwriter Nancy Chamberlain, formed a duo called ‘Hip’ Bone Connection’ in 1997 where they have performed eclectic popular music enhanced with MIDI accompaniment in a variety of venues. You can hear Mr. Chamberlain on several tracks of Nancy Chamberlain’s latest CD, ‘Late Bloomer’. Mr. Chamberlain received his Bachelor of Music Degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Music Education at West Chester University in May 1985. Mr. Chamberlain also received his Master of Arts Degree in Administration and Supervision from Montclair State University in 1996. |
