Meet the Principals

Principal John W. Rickert

jrickert@niskyschools.orgHeadshot of High School Principal John Rickert

It is my honor and privilege to serve as the 6th Principal in the history of Niskayuna High School. I have been the Principal since 2001, and I genuinely believe that Niskayuna High School is one of the premier learning centers in the Capital District.

We have been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for our outstanding achievements. We work together with our community and our staff to provide the best curricular and co-curricular opportunities for all of our students. We have also created support programs to help all students succeed. Our world-class teaching staff provides enduring learning experiences for our students. Our support staff and building staff are integral to our successes.

I am a 4th generation educator with experience as a classroom teacher, coach, and school administrator. I hold New York State certifications for both the building level and district level in administration. Throughout my career, I have worked with students from the pre-school level up to the collegiate level. Out of all these experiences, I have enjoyed my work with high school students as the most challenging and rewarding path for my career.

I look forward to working with all of our students and families as we continue to uphold our “Tradition of Excellence” in our learning community. We will continue to celebrate the multiple pathways for student successes as we prepare our students for successful participation in the global arena.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. My email address is: jrickert@niskyschools.org and my telephone number is (518) 382-2511 Ext. 21701.

Thank you!

Mr. John Rickert
High School Principal

Assistant Principal Anthony Malizia

Assistant Principal Anthony Malizia

amalizia@niskyschools.org

My name is Anthony Malizia and I am the assistant principal for grades 10 and 11 at Niskayuna High School.  My primary role includes student discipline, overseeing clubs, and night/summer school coordination.  I am truly grateful to serve such an outstanding community.

Prior to coming to Niskayuna in July 2017, I taught business and served as a Hall Principal at Bethlehem Central High School since 2009.  I also taught business at Ballston Spa and Burnt Hills High Schools.  I obtained my undergraduate degree in Marketing/Management from Siena College and Masters in Business Education/CAS in Educational Leadership from The College of St. Rose.

Please feel free to contact me at any time.  My email address is amalizia@niskyschools.org and phone number is (518) 382-2511.

 

Assistant Principal Joseph Coleman

jcoleman@niskyschools.org

My name is Joseph Coleman and as the assistant principal for grades 9 and 10 at Niskayuna High School, I work to ensure that every student has an excellent academic experience at the high school. I look forward to the many successes we will have as a team and the challenges we will overcome together. 

Prior to taking on my role at Niskayuna High School, I served as assistant principal of Schenectady’s Mont Pleasant Middle School, a role I was in since 2017. As a middle school leader in Schenectady, I played an active role in supporting teachers, working with families, implementing school safety plans, and developing a range of school culture, attendance, discipline and academic initiatives to support students’ growth. I also taught math in Troy City School District for five years at the middle school level and served as data liaison in the district, leading a team focused on improving attendance and student academic success.

I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree of Mathematics 7-12 and Master’s Degree of Curriculum and Instruction from the College of Saint Rose.  My School District and Building Leader certification was completed through the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

I’m here to answer any questions you may have. You can contact me at jcoleman@niskyschools.org or 518-382-2511 Ext. 21704.