Dr. Matthew Mingle 

Matthew Mingle currently serves as the Superintendent of the Warren Township School District in Warren, New Jersey. In addition, Mingle is the co-president of the ASCD-ISTE Board of Directors and a member of the Pay It Forward 9/11 Charity Board of Directors.

Mingle's leadership and innovative approaches in education have been widely recognized. In 2023, he was named the Somerset County, New Jersey Superintendent of the Year, a testament to his commitment to education and the impact of his work. The Somerset County Association of School Administrators highlighted Mingle's dedication to the children, families, and staff of Warren Township Schools. They particularly noted his effective leadership during the COVID pandemic, emphasizing his creative problem-solving skills and his efforts to prioritize in-person learning during a challenging period for educational institutions.

In 2024, Mingle was awarded the prestigious Dr. Ernest L. Boyer Outstanding Educator Award by New Jersey ASCD. This award is presented annually to an educator who has made a major contribution to the field of education and who has exemplified the vision, leadership qualities, and commitment to the improvement of education that characterized the career of former United States Commissioner of Education Dr. Boyer.

Furthermore, Mingle has been involved in various educational organizations and initiatives, significantly contributing to the field. He serves as an active member and Treasurer of the Somerset County Association of School Administrators. His roles extend beyond local associations, as he is the former board president of the Morris-Union Jointure Commission, New Jersey ASCD, and the New Jersey Social Studies Supervisors Association.

In addition to his administrative and leadership roles, Mingle's contributions to the field of education include presenting at national and state-level conferences on topics related to whole child approaches in education and Lessons from Gander. The latter presentation uses the inspiring stories of how the people of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada responded to the unexpected arrival of thousands of airline passengers on September 11, 2001 to emphasize the importance of empathy in schools and how times of adversity can provide the best opportunities for positive cultural development.