Administration
Mr. Frank Sanchez
Principal
e: fsanchez@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762-5600, ext. 1012
Mr. Frank Sanchez is proud to be the new principal at Columbia High School in the South Orange & Maplewood School District. Prior to coming to Columbia, Frank spent the past 12 years at the Mountain Lakes School District where he was high school principal, Director of Curriculum, and Social Studies Supervisor. Frank started his career and spent his first decade in education in the Springfield School District as a Social Studies teacher and later Director of Humanities. For the past 14 years, Frank has been a mentor and instructor to aspiring administrators as part of FEA's NJEXCEL leadership program.
Ms. Tracie Morrison
Assistant Principal - Freshmen Academy
e: tmorriso@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762-5600, ext. 1224
Tracie Morrison is excited about continuing in her role in the Columbia High School Cougar Family as assistant principal. She began her career working with children and adolescents as a Family Service Specialist for the Division of Youth and Family Services. After serving as a Teacher of English for Newark Public Schools, Morrison worked as a Professional School Counselor for 15 years in Montclair Public Schools. She earned her BA in English from Rutgers University, Douglass College, her MA in Counseling from Montclair State University, and her School Leader training through the NJEXCEL leadership program.
Mr. Russell King
Assistant Principal - Attendance & Discipline, Grades 9 & 10 e: rking@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762-5600, ext. 1016
Russell King is the assistant principal at Columbia High School (CHS) overseeing attendance and discipline for ninth and tenth-graders. Previously, King served as assistant principal at Maplewood Middle School from May 2020 until July 2023. A proud graduate of Patchogue-Medford High School in Long Island, King began his career in education as an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Kawameeh Middle School in the Township of Union Public School District. King holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in K-12 history education and a master’s degree in educational leadership. He earned both degrees at Kean University, where he was a two-time All-Conference Defenseman and student scholar athlete on the men’s lacrosse team. King enjoys exercising, reading, and playing golf.
Ms. Luisa Iuliano-Cabrera
Assistant Principal - Attendance & Discipline, Grades 11 & 12
e: liuliano@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext 1129
Luisa Luiliano-Cabrera is the assistant principal at Columbia High School (CHS) overseeing attendance and discipline for eleventh and twelfth graders. Iuliano-Cabrera has served as an ESL teacher, Honors English, and Advanced Placement for English Literature and Composition for over 20 years. Her roles outside the classroom include literacy coach and master teacher. She received her education from Seton Hall University and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and a Master’s Degree in Education. She completed her school leadership training through the NJEXCEL leadership program. Iuliano-Cabrera has served on Pearson’s English Language Learners Content Advisory Panel and English to Speakers of Other Languages Content Advisory Committee for the National Evaluation Series™ (NES®) Online Framework Review. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Mr. Philip McCormick
Assistant Principal - 504s/Testing/HIB Coordinator
e: pmccormi@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762-5600, ext. 1022
Philip McCormick is the assistant principal overseeing 504s and testing at Columbia High School (CHS). McCormick previously worked as CHS’s social worker and taught psychology at the high school for more than a decade. McCormick received his bachelor’s degree in psychology, as well as N.J. teacher certifications in social studies and psychology, from Montclair State University. He received his Master of Social Work (MSW), his License of Social Work (LSW), and his school social worker certification from Rutgers University. He received his Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in education leadership, management, and policy as well as his supervisor and principal certifications from Seton Hall University. He has also completed the District’s Aspiring Leaders program. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering with various causes that are important to him, traveling, and landscape photography.
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS (973-762-5600)
English/Language Arts Dr. Jane Bean-Folkes jbean@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1131
Visual & Performing Arts James Manno jmanno@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1069
Physical Education & Health Nicole Monfasani nmonfasa@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1142
STEM/21st Century Life & Careers Corrina Parsio cparsio@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1204
Social Studies Christopher Preston cpreston@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1130
Special Education Christin Mullen cmullen@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1145
World Languages/ESL Dr. Ramon Robles rrobles@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1218
Secretary to Dept. Supervisors Keysha Knight kknight@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1136
Athletics & Activities
Supervisor Richard Porfido rporfido@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1025
Secretary Stephanie Goncalves sgoncalv@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us, ext. 1025