Mr. Romain Royal
Principal of School # 9
Mr. Royal received a Bachelor of Arts in AACS, and a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership from William Paterson University. He taught Middle School Mathematics in the Paterson Public School system from November 2003 - July 2013. He is currently enrolled at Liberty University pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership. He started his administrative career as a Mathematics Supervisor in Paterson from August 2013 through March of 2015. Then served as the assistant principal at New Roberto Clemente Middle School in Paterson from April 2015 through June 2017. In July of 2017, he was named principal of the Belleville Middle School. Currently, he serves as principal of School # 9.
The New Jersey Department of Education recognized Mr. Royal, Principal of Belleville Middle School, for School Improvement Accomplishments from 2012 to 2018. The 2022-2023 school year included the opening of the Belleville Middle School South Annex with future parking structure. Also, Belleville Middle School received a Certificate of Recognition for the attainment of Gold Level Recognition for the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Program. This award was for honoring the commitment and support of the program by enabling and encouraging children to walk and bicycle to and from school for the years 2023-2025.
Mr. Royal is married, with three teenage children, two dogs, and spends his vacations relaxing somewhere warm on a quiet beach.