NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 9 | October 23, 2025 | | |
NJASA Showcases Leadership, Innovation, and Collaboration at Workshop 2025
From honoring outstanding superintendents to leading thought-provoking sessions, NJASA continues to inspire and empower NJ’s educational leaders.
| | NJASA Officers take the stage to open this year’s Workshop. From left, President-Elect Dr. David Aderhold, Chief Education Officer, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; Immediate Past-President Nelyda Perez, Chief Education Officer, Matawan-Aberdeen Regional; NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza; President Dr. Rick Falkenstein, Chief Education Officer, Kingwood Township and Milford Borough; Secretary Dr. Sarah Bilotti, Chief Education Officer, Eastern Camden County Regional School District; and Treasurer J. Kenyon Kummings, Chief Education Officer, Wildwood Public Schools | | Congratulations to the 2026 NJASA Regional Superintendents of the Year | |
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“On behalf of NJASA, we proudly congratulate New Jersey’s 2026 Regional Superintendents of the Year,” said Executive Director Dr. Richard G. Bozza. “These exemplary leaders demonstrate vision, creativity, and compassion, making a lasting impact on students, staff, and their communities.”
From left, Dr. John Giacchi, Chief Education Officer, Franklin Borough; and Dr. Raymond Gonzalez, Chief Education Officer, Westfield
| | | | Board of Education Support for Executive Coaching | | | | From left, NJASA Past President Dr. Scott Rocco, NJASA Chief Counsel Maria Lepore, Dr. Steven Forte, Denville Twp Schools, NJASA Associate Executive Director Judy Rattner, NJASA Past President Ken King, Dr. Laurie Newell, Paterson, Coach Vanessa Pereira, and NJASA President Dr. Rick Falkenstein prepare for an engaging panel discussion on executive coaching in action and its role in developing stronger school leaders. | | | |
Women in Ed Leadership
A powerful moment of connection and inspiration!
NJASA Women in Leadership Co-Chairs left, Dr. Evelyn Mamman, Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, South Brunswick; and right, Dr. MaryJane Garibay, Chief Education Officer, Colts Neck Twp Schools; welcome Camden County Clerk Pamela Lampitt to share strategies to empower and elevate women leaders in education.
| | Hiring for the Now with an Eye on the Future | | | | Panelists standing from left, Charity Comella, Asst. Supt. Personnel, West Windsor-Plainsboro Reg; NJASA President-Elect Dr. David Aderhold, Chief Education Officer, West Windsor-Plainsboro Reg.; and Roseann Walker, Director of HR, Rahway; and seated from left, NJASA Treasurer J. Kenyon Kummings, Chief Education Officer, Wildwood Public Schools; Daniel Fonder, Asst. Supt., Bridgewater Raritan Reg; and Susan Burman, Director of HR, Livingston; will explore creative hiring and strategic partnerships to strengthen teams in today’s competitive talent market. | | |
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Stay Legally Informed:
Key Issues Every School Leader Should Know
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Join NJASA’s Power of Legal Information session on Wednesday, October 29 (Virtual via Zoom) from 9:30 to 11:00 am, to explore today’s most pressing legal topics - from transgender student rights and cell phone policies to book bans, student discipline, and free speech protections.
👉 Register Here
NJASA Active Administrator Members Can Attend this Session Complimentary.
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Call for Session Proposals:
2026 New Jersey Women’s Leadership Conference
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NJASA and NJPSA/FEA invite educational leaders to submit session proposals for the 2026 Annual New Jersey Women’s Leadership Conference, Leading with Vision, Voice, and Value.
This two-day event, held March 9 - 10, 2026, at Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch, brings together school leaders to share insights, strategies, and inspiration that empower female educators and their communities.
Proposal Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025.
| | | The NJASA Professional Learning Series Highlights Strategies for Building Strong Governance Partnerships | | |
Join us Monday, November 3, (Virtual via Zoom) from 9:30 to 11:00 am, for an insightful session on navigating complex governance dynamics and building strong, effective relationships with school boards.
Hear expert perspectives from NJASA Chief Education Officers Dr. Elizabeth Jewett, Watchung Hills Regional High School; NJASA Past President Dr. Michael LaSusa, Princeton Public Schools; and Dr. Scott Rubin, Cranford Public Schools.
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👉 Register Here
NJASA Active Administrator Members Can Attend this Session Complimentary.
| | Leading Together: NJASA Regional Leadership Experience | | | | |
NJASA, in partnership with Imagine Learning, invites assistant superintendents, directors, and district leaders to attend our upcoming Regional Meetings.
The meeting is designed to foster collaboration, professional growth, and shared leadership.
Select Your Date and Region
Click Below to Register
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Join NJASA and NJCEE for
a Series on Teaching with Dignity:
How to Cultivate School & Classroom Ecosystems Where People Thrive
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