Mr. Stephen Puglia
Principal of School # 3
Stephen Puglia serves the Belleville School District as the Principal of School # 3. Prior to this, Mr. Puglia was the Assistant Director of Specials Services. Also, served as the Supervisor of Educational Technology. Mr. Puglia has been in the Belleville School District during his entire educational career, with 12 of those years in the classroom as a special education teacher in various capacities. Before education, Mr. Puglia was a case manager for DCPP.
Mr.Puglia believes in inclusive education and providing the least restrictive environment to all students through various programming throughout the Belleville School District. He is passionate about providing students differentiated, individualized, instruction and meeting the needs of all diverse learners.
Mr. Puglia received a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University in 2003. After a few years as a social worker, he earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgian Court University. Mr. Puglia is currently enrolled at Centenary University and is working towards a Doctorate Of Education (Ed.D) with a concentration in special education.
Mr. Puglia resides in Flemington, New Jersey with his wife Kate, and his three children, Reagan, Lucas, and Harper. He is a proud Penn State graduate and when he is not working he enjoys being with his family, attending his children's various sporting events, and travelling.