Dear School Community Member:

It is with great honor, pride, and excitement that I write this letter of introduction as the newly appointed superintendent. I have spent my entire educational career in New Jersey, having worked as a teacher, coach, academic facilitator, assistant principal, grant coordinator, principal, and having functioned as an assistant athletic director, dean of discipline, and intervention coordinator. I have had the privilege of working as an administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and am thrilled to bring my skills as an educational leader to this school community.

I want you all to know that I am energized and committed to ensuring that the staff provide each child with a motivating and challenging academic program within a safe and supportive environment. With that being said, I wanted to share some of my personal beliefs and values which align with the goals and mission of the district.

·       “No to the status quo” – The Pursuit of Excellence = No school or person is perfect, but we should always strive to be.  There needs to be a commitment to excel by all stakeholders.  A great school is one that constantly looks to improve and raise the bar, as well as encourage staff to take calculated risks.  Self-improvement is a never-ending journey.

·       Integrity = Acting with honesty and transparency in all decisions and interactions.  Honesty is the foundation of trust and respect within a school community.

·       Collective Responsibility= To prepare students now and for the future, a school must be centered around a safe, positive learning and thinking community where a collective responsibility is held by not only students and staff, but the school community as a whole. 

I love being an educator!  Students are the central reason for everything I do.  There is incredible purpose in the work of educators.  Please know I am deeply committed to making decisions in the best interests of our students.

During the course of the year, it is my hope we will work together to provide your child with a solid foundation to be successful in school and beyond.  Attached is my entry plan.  The actions in this plan are designed to accelerate a smooth transition by using student, staff, parent, and community data to guide next steps to build on our successes and grow in areas that need improvement.  I encourage you to view this plan as well as complete the survey utilizing the link above.

As superintendent, know that my door is always open. Through the meet and greet and strategic planning process, you will have the opportunity to provide comments, concerns, suggestions, ideas and/or ask any questions you may have. I want our children to have an amazing school year! I look forward to earning your trust and respect in the coming months.