Justine Franco
Supervisor
Ms. Justine Franco serves as the Supervisor of the Media, Visual and Performing Arts Academy at High Tech High School and has been a proud member of the Hudson County Schools of Technology since 2018. She holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from West Virginia University and brings a background in curriculum, instruction, and educational leadership to her work with students and faculty.
Prior to joining the MVPA Academy, Ms. Franco served as an Academic Coach and English Language Arts instructor at HCST’s Explore Middle School and the Jersey City Public Schools’ Infinity Institute. Her experience as both an educator and instructional leader has shaped her belief that the arts are essential to a well-rounded education and a powerful way for students to understand, interpret, and engage with the world around them.
As Supervisor of the MVPA Academy, Ms. Franco is committed to supporting innovative programs that provide students with meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, perform, and develop their individual artistic voices. She believes that the discipline, perseverance, critical thinking, and creativity required to produce meaningful artistic work are the same skills that prepare students to navigate new challenges and succeed beyond the classroom.
Outside of her professional role, Ms. Franco enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Atticus Finch.
