Welcome to the JAMazing World of JAMS!

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I welcome you to another fantastic school year at JAMS! As the principal, I am thrilled to lead this educational journey with our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and most importantly, our incredible students.

At JAMS, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where our mantra, “Knights demonstrate respect, responsibility, and excellence - all day, every day," is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to these core values creates a safe, supportive, and stimulating atmosphere where every student can thrive.

We believe in nurturing independent thinkers and problem solvers who are prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Through innovative teaching practices and a focus on design thinking, we aim to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Together, let's make this year JAMazing!

Dr. Valentine
Principal 

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Dan Kelly began working in the Edison Public School District in 1998, serving as a mathematics and computers teacher at Woodrow Wilson Middle School. In 2005 he was appointed as an assistant principal at Edison High School. Mr. Kelly worked at Edison High School until June 2013, upon which he returned to his middle school roots as assistant principal of John Adams Middle School.

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Ken Blekeski began working in the Edison Public School District in 2019, serving as a shared assistant principal at John Adams and Herbert Hoover Middle Schools . Prior to arriving in Edison, Mr. Blekeski was the assistant principal/athletic director at South Amboy High school from 2012-2018. He began his teaching career in South Amboy, serving as a social studies teacher for grades 7-12 from 2001-2012. 

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John Adams Middle School is committed to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential and become respectful, responsible, productive future leaders in a global society.