About

 

Ms. Jenna Colineri

Principal, Franklin School

Ms. Colineri became the proud principal of Franklin Elementary School in July 2025. 

Ms. Colineri is no stranger to Summit Public Schools. She began her 18-year career in education as a special education teacher at Franklin Elementary School. After six years, she continued her work as a special education teacher at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. After nine years, she earned the leadership role of Assistant Principal at the Middle School in 2022.

During this time, Ms. Colineri created Unity Day, an annual event focusing on community service projects and activities that bring all students of all grade levels together to celebrate a unified school community. She also spearheaded the School Culture and Climate Committee with students and staff, which led to programs that benefited the school's environment. Ms. Colineri also engaged in the pilot of Panorama, which offers a comprehensive, actionable view of every student, allowing staff the ability to leverage this information to provide support for individual needs and progress within a unified system. She also worked with a District consultant to improve the expansion of MTSS Tier 2 Small Group Instruction to provide enrichment and intervention services, as well as participated in the mentoring program at the Middle School.

Ms. Colineri is rooted in Summit, knows the Franklin community, and has demonstrated, above and beyond, her readiness to lead an elementary school. She has expressed a deep passion and clear vision for returning to elementary education, and is thrilled to be the leader of Franklin Elementary School.