Principals' Academy

The School of Education at Monmouth University is pleased to announce the formation of their Principals' Academy for principal and vice-principals.

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the School of Education Principals' Academy is to create a forum for dialogue and an exchange of ideas and experiences. Using the university as a catalyst, the academy will provide professional growth opportunities for principals and assistant principals that will focus on dynamic leadership that promotes reflective practice and affects teacher and student learning. Additionally, it will create a network of support for colleagues and establish a collaborative relationship with the university, university faculty, and its resources.

PRINCIPALS' ACADEMY STEERING COMMITTEE

• Mr. Edward Aldarelli, Principal, West Freehold School, Freehold Township School District
• Dr. Harvey Allen, Assistant Professor, Monmouth University
• Mr. Richard Allen, Principal, Neptune High School, Neptune School District
• Ms. Maureen Butler, Principal, Jackson Liberty High School, Jackson School District
• Mr. Greg Duffy, Principal, Lafayette Mills Elementary School, Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools
• Dr. William George, Superintendent, Middletown Township School District
• Mr. Alexander George, Principal, Manchester High School, Manchester Township School District
• Mr. Marc Natanagara, Principal, Beer Street School, Hazlet Township School District
• Mr. Corey Radisch, Principal, Maple Place Middle School, Oceanport School District
• Dr. Lynn Romeo, Dean, School of Education, Monmouth University
• Dr. Joseph Saxton, Principal, Barnegat Township High School, Barnegat Township School District

PRINCIPALS' ACADEMY MEMBER SCHOOLS 2011-2012

MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

To become a Principals' Academy member, please download our Principals' Academy Registration Form.

The yearly fee for membership in the academy is $350. For additional information, contact The School of Education, Dean's Office, at 732-571-7518 or send an e-mail to soeprincipalsacademy@monmouth.edu.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

The Academy will hold four workshops a year with topics on timely issues directly related to matters of interest to educational administrators.

RECENT WORKSHOPS

PRINCIPALS’ ACADEMY

Selecting and Retaining Teachers

On Thursday, August 18, 2011, Monmouth University’s School of Education hosted its Principals’ Academy in the Multipurpose Activity Center Varsity Room. Thirty-three principals from across the local area attended the academy which had the theme of “Selecting and Retaining Teachers.” A table topic discussion was held first which centered on two questions:

1. What is the most effective question you ask during a new teacher interview?
2. What qualities or attributes are you trying to get by asking that question?

Following the table topic discussion, a panel of principals talked about strategies/techniques used to hire and retain effective teachers. Included in the panel were: Dr. John Andl of New Monmouth Elementary School in Middletown; Ms. Risa Clay of Red Bank Regional High School; and Mr. Donald Colvin of Long Branch Middle School. They posed the question, “How do you know you are getting the best people available for a given position?” which opened the floor for some engaging conversation. To bring everything together at the end of the session, Mrs. Nora Pettyjohn of Beers Street School in Hazlet gave a presentation on “New Teacher Induction: A Teacher’s Perspective,” which led the group into open discussion. Overall, the Principals’ Academy was a great success in bringing together the ideas and perspectives of multiple local principals.

PRINCIPALS’ ACADEMY

Effective In-Class Support Models for Student Growth

On Thursday, October 20, 2011, Monmouth University’s School of Education hosted its Principals’ Academy in the Samuel Hayes Magill Club Rooms. Thirty-four principals from across the local area attended the academy which had the theme of “Effective In-Class Support Models for Student Growth.” Dr. Lynn Romeo, Dean of Monmouth University’s School of Education welcomed everyone to the event. Harvey Allen, Assistant Professor at Monmouth, and Joseph Corriero, Adjunct Professor at Monmouth, facilitated discussion. Following this, Mary Brennan, Special Education Professor at Monmouth, presented for the group. The academy ended with table talk among attendees during which they reflected on what was discussed during the night. Overall, the Principals’ Academy was a great success in bringing together the ideas and perspectives of multiple local principals.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

• This year's theme: Effective School Leadership: Using PLCs to Achieve School Excellence
• Session 3: March 29, 2012
  Observation for Professional Growth
  5 - 7 p.m.
  The Club – Rooms 107, 108, 109
• Session 4: May 3, 2012
  Aligning Standards and School Assessments to High Stakes Performance Assessments
  5 - 7 p.m.
  Varsity Room, Third Floor, Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC)

PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS

• Session 1: August 18, 2011
  Selecting and Retaining Teachers
• Session 2: October 20, 2011
  Effective In-Class Support Models for Student Growth

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

To register for our upcoming workshops, please download our Workshop Registration Form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding the Principals' Academy and its workshop series, please call 732-571-7518 or send e-mail to soeprincipalsacademy@monmouth.edu.