Human Resources
Welcome to the Summit Public Schools Department of Human Resources
The mission of Summit Public Schools Department of Human Resources is to recruit, develop, retain, empower, and support the highest caliber educators in order to leverage their strengths and talents for the purpose of providing outstanding educational experiences for all students in the Summit Public Schools.
Robert Gardella: Director of Human Resources
Valerie Bampe: Human Resources Assistant
Cassandra Kaplan: Human Resources Assistant / Health Benefits Coordinator
Office of Human Resources: 908-918-2100, ext. 3208
Summit Public Schools is a proud member of NJ STRIDE, a consortium of public school districts prioritizing diverse educator candidates for positions teaching New Jersey's students.
Are you interested in becoming a substitute at Summit Public Schools? Visit our Substitutes page to get started!
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