Montgomery Upper Middle School: Meet the Administration
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Mr. Matthew Barbosa, Interim Principal
Mr. Barbosa was selected to serve as Interim Principal in January 2025. He is a retired middle school principal who most recently served the students, staff, and community at Branchburg Central Middle School in Somerset County from 2011 through 2024. His tenure and success in education are impressive. He will continue his excellence in leadership until a permanent principal is appointed for the 2025-2026 school year.
Mr. Mark Accardi, Vice Principal
Mark Accardi is ecstatic to be the Vice Principal of Montgomery Upper Middle School. Mr. Accardi began his education career as a Special Education Teacher. He holds degrees from The College of New Jersey, all centered around education. As Vice Principal, Mr. Accardi believes that individuality and empathy are key to assisting every student in accessing the education they deserve. Mr. Accardi works passionately with the staff to make sure all students know that they belong at UMS. When not at school, Mr. Accardi can be found answering Musical Theatre Trivia, hiking with his dog Roscoe, or baking for his wife Chrissy and daughter Veronica.