Mission Statement
The purpose of the Leadership Academy is to create a forum for dialogue and exchanging ideas and experiences. Using the university as a catalyst, the academy will provide professional growth opportunities for administrators and aspiring administrators focused 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.
The Academy will hold four workshops a year with topics on timely issues directly related to matters of interest to school and district leaders.
Previous Sessions
- 2025–26 Series: The Cost of Educational Leadership
Presented by: David Aderhold, Ed.D., Superintendent of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; and Scott Rocco, Ed.D., Superintendent of Hamilton Township School District- Session #1: “The Invisible Toll—Personal & Professional Sacrifices”
- Session #2: “The Organizational Burden—Strategic and Systemic Costs to the Institution”
- Session #3: “The Human Capital Costs—Talent Development and Workforce Well-Being”
- Session #4: “The Ethical and Reputational Costs—Trust, Transparency, and Community Standing”
- Leadership Academy Fall Kickoff Session (Featuring New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal and NJ Teacher of the Year 2023-2024 Joseph Nappi)
