Principal Nicky Napierala is honored to serve students, parents, community members and staff at Bruce Vento Elementary School.

Principal Napierala brings a variety of experience in helping all students feel represented and accepted for who they are. She has served students for more than 25 years as a classroom teacher, intervention specialist, instructional coach, principal intern, and most recently, as assistant principal at Skyview Middle School in the ISD 622, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Maplewood School District. 

Principal Napierala has excellent academic qualifications with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a Master of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction from Hamline University and an education administration licensure from Hamline University.