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NJASA Names NJASA Regional Superintendents of the Year

From left, NJASA Immediate Past-President Nelyda Perez congratulates the 2026 NJASA Regional Superintendents of the Year: Dr. John R. Giacchi, Chief Education Officer, Franklin Borough School District; and Dr. Raymond A. González, Chief Education Officer, Westfield Public School District. Looking on is NJASA President Dr. Rick Falkenstein.

Incoming President's Message:

Together We Lead: NJASA Enters Its 86th Year Strengthening Education in New Jersey

By 2025-2026 NJASA President

Dr. Rick Falkenstein

Chief Education Officer

Kingwood Township and Milford Borough

Executive View:

Renewal, Opportunity, and Leadership in a New School Year

By NJASA Executive Director

Dr. Richard G. Bozza

Women in Leadership Corner:

Meet My Friend…..

By NJASA Past President

Dr. Janet L. Fike

Chief Education Officer

Morris-Union Jointure Commission

Curriculum Corner:

"Building Strong Foundations: How Our District's Preschool Special Education Program Sets the Stage for Lifelong Learning"

By Denville Township Schools Administrators from left Skye Sardanopoli, Principal, Lakeview School; Grace Johnson, Director of Special Services;

Dr. Sandra Cullis, Assistant Superintendent; and Dr. Steven Forte, Chief Education Officer

Denville Township Schools

Legal Corner:

U.S. Supreme Court Rules that Government Cannot Condition Free Public Education on Parents’ Acceptance of Instruction that Threatens Religious Beliefs

By Maria M. Lepore, Esq.

Chief Association Counsel

Partnership Corner:

Reduce Your Risk of Cyber Attacks With MFA:

It’s Easier Than You Think

By Jaime Saponaro

Director of Community and Professional Learning

ClassLink

Community Corner:

The Last Line That Changed Everything: How One NJASA Email Sparked a $3 Million Transformation

By Dr. Anthony Fitzpatrick Assistant Superintendent, Delsea Regional and Elk Township School Districts

Financial Corner:

SECURE Act 2.0: Guidance for School Superintendents in

New Jersey

By Carmine P. Anzalone III

NJASA Pension/Retirement Consultant

Special Message:

The 50-Year Wait: NJASA Advocates for Members of Congress to Fully Fund IDEA

By NJ AASA Governing Board Members from left, NJASA Past President Dr. Scott Rocco, NJASA Morris County Executive Committee Rep. Dr. Mitzi Morillo and NJASA Ocean County Executive Committee Rep. Dr. Thomas Farrell