INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5 President’s Message Jeanene Dutt, Ed.D. 7 Executive Director’s Notes Timothy Frederiks, Ed.D. 9 Viewpoint It's Time to Stop Ranking the Worth of a District Based on State Assessments – Richard Tomko, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.J. 10 Member News Beyond Status Quo: A Chronicle of Risk-Taking, Transformation, and Growth of Becton Regional High School – Dario Sforza, Ed.D. When the Going Gets Tough, Greenwich School District Teachers Take Action! –Tina Neely Clifton Hires New, Furry, Four-Legged Staff Member – Danny Robertozzi, Ed.D. Leading the Way in Career and Technical Education: Delsea Regional School District's Vision for Student Success – Anthony Fitzpatrick, Ed.D. 16 Leader Corner Elevating Student Voice While Breaking Down Barriers: How Passion Periods and Enrichment Periods are Transforming Student Engagement – Kathleen Walsh and Jennie Rider 17 Research Spotlight Navigating Progress Monitoring One Step at a Time: Practices Leading to Success Procedural Guidance for Success – Jenine Kastner, Ed.D. 26 Members in Print
One Leader at a Time Building Strong Partnerships to Enhance Leadership Roles Having served as a college professor and in positions that support K-12 school districts, municipalities, and non-profit organizations, I have witnessed firsthand how building partnerships across different levels in multiple settings is imperative to the success of any individual leader or the organization that she/he represents. As networking is a major tenet that the NJAEL has instilled as the basis of its foundation, it is imperative to acknowledge that the servant leaders, aspiring administrators, and allied professionals who support the mission continue to come together – regardless of their rank or their experience – to ensure that everyone works together to advance the students and families in every community around the state. Building these strong partnerships with individuals from an inclusive cast of leadership experts with decades of experience will only continue to positively impact the landscape and ensure that the next generation of educational leaders continues to make a difference in the lives of those individuals they serve – one leader at a time!
Jaimie Tomko, M.P.H. Coordinator Leader’s Edge Magazine
Cover Photo by Sam Mallon
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