NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 24 | May 21, 2025

The Source at NJASA

NJASA and NJAPSA Spring Leadership Conference Recognizes the Success of Many New Jersey

Educational Leaders - Congratulations to All!

Superintendent of the Year

Jack Hurley

Chief Education Officer

Rutherford School District

Region II

Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Tami R. Crader

Chief Education Officer

Neptune Township Schools

Region III

Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Thomas G. Farrell

Chief Education Officer

Brick Township School District

NJASA 2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Tony Trongone

Retired Chief Education Officer Millville Public Schools

NJASA Past President

NJASA Central Office Administrator of the Year

Bill Kimmick

Assistant Superintendent Warren Township Public Schools

NJ Special Education Administrator of the Year

David Knaster

Assistant Superintendent Sayreville School District

Time's Running Out - Register Now!

Mental Health Resources for Districts and Parents:

Supporting the Growing Needs of Today’s Students

June 3 Zoom Format 9:15 - 11am

All Active NJASA Members Can Attend the Program at No Cost

Drawing from a Successful Monmouth County Schools Partnership for Wellness Model - the Agenda Addresses:

Guidance on Building Effective School-Community Partnerships
Insights on Early Intervention and Prevention
Examples of Impactful Programming from Organizations Focused on Youth Mental Health

Presenters:

NJASA Monmouth County Affiliate President Joseph Isola, Chief Education Officer

Howell Township Public Schools

NJASA President Nelyda Perez, Chief Education Officer, Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

Journey to the Superintendency

On May 16, 2025, NJASA President Nelyda Perez took center stage as a featured panelist on AASA's virtual event,

“Journey to the Superintendency .”

Alongside four other superintendents, President Perez offered valuable insights into her path to educational leadership, highlighting the unexpected opportunities and defining moments that shaped her career trajectory. The event provided aspiring superintendents with real-world perspectives on navigating the complexities of reaching executive leadership in education.

“Trust and believe in yourself because you can do it…make sure everyone in your community knows who you are, what your values are, and what you believe in, and once they know that, you’re building trust with every stakeholder,” said President Perez inspiring hope to over 100 district leaders across the country. Click here to request to view the event.

In Case You Missed It!

Executive Administrative Assistants: Date Change - April 30 Program Will Now Be In-Person on June 4

The last session of the 2024-2025 school year will be an in-person event at Kean University, Green Lane Academic Building, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ. Session time runs from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope you can still attend the session on this new date and in-person. If you need to cancel, please email Kathy Zega, NJASA Professional Development Secretary.

Updating the NJASA Advisory Network

In 2023, NJASA created the NJASA Advisory Network as a platform for members to connect with other members. This network of successful, experienced superintendents and other central office leaders offers support to peers by answering inquiries about common challenges of school and district operations.

NJASA is looking to enhance and expand the network and is asking your assistance in completing a short survey reporting your extraordinary experiences from a predetermined checklist. To complete the brief survey, click here.

Thank you for your interest and commitment to support NJASA Members! Please email Frank Borelli, Director of Professional Development; Judy Rattner, Director of Special Projects; or Dr. Mark Stanwood, Director NJ School Administrator Residency Program; with any questions.

Applications Are Now Open for the 2025–2026 Class

of the Governor’s STEM Scholars

Know a high-achieving student with a passion for STEM? Encourage them to apply for the 2025–2026 class of the Governor’s STEM Scholars! This free statewide program is open to high school sophomores through college students (as of Fall 2025) who attend a New Jersey school and have a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Applications close Friday, June 13: www.govstemscholars.com/apply

Nominate a student: www.govstemscholars.com/nominate

NJASA, 920 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618; 609.599.2900, njasa.net

Supporting the Growing Needs of Today’s Students

Journey to the Superintendency

Applications Are Now Open for the 2025–2026 Class

﻿of the Governor’s STEM Scholars

of the Governor’s STEM Scholars