Ms. Jessica Jacaruso

Jessica Jacaruso, Assistant Principal is the Assistant Principal at the Charter School of Educational Excellence in Yonkers, NY. She was born in Nyack, New York. Mrs. Jacaruso has been connected to CSEE since 2006 after serving three years as a first grade teacher in the Newburgh school district. She started at CSEE as a third grade teacher then became a fifth grade teacher. After teaching for over ten years she became the School Dean. In 2014, she became the Assistant Principal.

Mrs. Jacaruso is a graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and from the College of New Rochelle with a Master’s Degree in Literacy. She also has a second Master’s Degree from Mercy College in School Building Leadership.

Her goal as an administrator is to do everything she can to support children in having a successful school experience. She feels very fortunate to be part of an outstanding staff who is very dedicated to meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. She feels it is important for educators to meet the unique needs and connect with every student. She is committed to working with all staff members and families to ensure that the best possible decisions are made, keeping the students as the primary focus.

Mrs. Jacaruso currently resides in New City, NY with her husband Daniel Jacaruso, and their son Justin and daughters Giada and Giuliana.