Barbara Prescott was born to Frank and Laura Musial in Bayonne, New Jersey, She and her three sisters grew up with very loving parents who were not ashamed to demonstrate their love. She graduated from William Paterson College, worked at ShopRite for a while and began teaching.
Barbara continued to teach under Bill de Feo as an Assistant Principal then Sr. Madeline and Diane Muller. She taught Grades 3, 6, 7 and 8 and taught Religion to Grades 1,2 and 3 and Social Studies to Grade 5. Barbara received her degree in Administration and Supervision and became Principal of Holy Spirit School in 1986. She has been a great leader and because of her experiences as a classroom teacher is always able to relate to all that teachers encounter on a daily basis.
Barbara has worn many hats; She has been involved with County Workshops, Town Meetings, Evaluation and editing of textbooks, 3 Middle States self studies and much more. After 42 years of service to Holy Spirit School Barbara Prescott has retired.