• Dear Horace Mann Families,

    Welcome! I am delighted to introduce myself as the new principal of Horace Mann Elementary School.

    My career in education began 3 decades ago with my student teaching experience at Woodcrest Elementary, and over the intervening years, I have held various roles that have deepened my understanding and commitment to student success, which includes 8 years in the elementary classroom and 21 years as an administrator (with 18 of those years as an elementary principal). Each of these assignments and experiences has been critical in shaping my practices and approaches to supporting children, families and staff members by prioritizing a warm, welcoming, and most importantly, a safe learning environment where every child feels valued, known, and inspired.

    I have also long recognized the importance of working in partnership with the home to optimize student learning outcomes, so I am truly looking forward to getting to know and collaborate with our families and staff. Speaking of which, the Horace Mann community’s fine reputation for being child-centered, supportive, and close-knit is well-known, so I am committed to building on the many strengths of this wonderful community.

    I am looking forward to meeting you all in the coming weeks and starting our journey together as we prepare for an exciting new school year. It is in that spirit that I am pleased to introduce a new hashtag: #MannMadeMoments. I hope it will capture and celebrate the many positive and memorable experiences we will share this coming academic year.

    Thank you for the warm welcome I have already received – I am truly honored to join the Horace Mann family.

    Again, welcome!

    Yours in education,

    Jonathan Cohen, Principal • joncohen@chclc.org • 856.428.1144 (prompt 0)