Schools
Manchester Elementary Principal Moore: 'We Put Our Students First'
Jill Moore has spent her entire career in education in the Manchester Township Schools.
MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester School District has some new administrators in its schools in the 2022-23 school year.
The district has been introducing them to the community with brief interviews.
Jill Moore became principal of Manchester Township Elementary School this year. Here is her response to the district's questions:
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"It is my honor to have been selected as the principal of Manchester Township Elementary School," Moore said.
"When I walked through the doors of this beautiful (and newly constructed, at the time) building 30 years ago, I could not have imagined that one day I would have the opportunity to lead such an amazing team of educators and students in a community that I have grown to both love and respect.
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"Manchester Township has been my home since the beginning of my career in education. Over my tenure, I have had the opportunity to be a teacher and an administrator in all three elementary schools and have developed a deep insight into the heart of this community. This town and school community are my life and passion. The people here are very important to me. Manchester is ingrained into the fibers of who I am and is a main component of my life. I am honored to be able to serve the community as the principal of Manchester Township Elementary School.
"I was born and raised in Ocean County, where I have lived all of my life. I am married with two children. Our daughter followed in my footsteps and is a teacher. Our son lives in Boston and is a software engineer. I love the beach and am a fitness enthusiast who enjoys spending my time when I am outside of school at Orangetheory or on my Peloton.
"In Manchester Township we put our students first. Together we have built a school environment where students feel safe and cared for," Moore said. "I look forward to continuing that tradition through leadership and strive for every student to be heard and understood while being led to continued success as we help them conquer any obstacles in their way. "
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