Veteran educator Ebony Lattimer has been named to become the next principal at the Slackwood Elementary School.
Lattimer was appointed to the principal’s post at the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education meeting on May 7 meeting. She will earn $149,000 when she starts her new job July 1.
She succeeds Principal Jeanne Muzi, who is being promoted to the district’s newly created post of director of Student Achievement, Equity and Opportunity.
Lattimer currently serves as assistant principal at the Princeton Middle School. She also served as principal at the Riverside School in the Princeton public school district.
The newly appointed principal is committed to all students understanding how to be their best selves academically, socially-emotionally, and being brave thinkers who contribute to their community, school district officials said.
Lattimer began her career in the Neptune Township Public School District.
She also has served as the principal at the Titusville Academy in Hopewell Township. She was also the academic quality coordinator for the SABIS International Charter School in Trenton, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Lattimer is also an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh and earned a graduate degree from Georgian Court University.
Lattimer enjoys spending time with her three children. She also is involved in community service organizations that include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; Jack and Jill of America; and Phi Delta Kappa.
