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.
2025–2026 Monmouth University Leadership Academy & MC3 Calendar
| Meeting Dates | Time(s) | Host/Location |
| July 23, 2025 | MC3 Leadership Retreat with Lead Well EDU 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Hosted by Monmouth University The Great Hall |
| July 31, 2025 | NJASA Summer Conference 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Hosted by Monmouth University Anacon A&B |
| August 14, 2025 | Edcamp New Jersey 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Hosted by Monmouth University Anacon A&B |
| September 18, 2025 | MC3 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (breakfast) | Monmouth University |
| October 8, 2025 | Joint Event: Monmouth University Leadership Academy & MC3 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. (breakfast & lunch) Speaker: Michael Salvatore, Ph.D. “Unleashing the Power of Social Emotional Leadership” | Monmouth University |
| November 13, 2025 | Monmouth University Leadership Academy 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (breakfast) Speakers: David Aderhold, Ed.D, and Scott Rocco, Ed.D. MC3 12:30–3:30 p.m. (lunch) | Monmouth University Anacon A&B |
| January 9, 2026 | Connected Leadership Conference Joint Event with OC3, Roundtables, OC3 & MU 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Monmouth University |
| January 22, 2026 | Monmouth University Leadership Academy 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (breakfast) Speakers: David Aderhold, Ed.D, and Scott Rocco, Ed.D. “The Cost of Educational Leadership Session #2: The Organizational Burden – Strategic and Systemic Costs to the Institution” | Monmouth University |
| February 19, 2026 | Monmouth University Leadership Academy 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (breakfast) MC3 12:30–3:30 p.m. (lunch) | Monmouth University |
| March 19, 2026 | MC3 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (breakfast) Josue Falaise? | Monmouth University |
| April 23, 2026 | Monmouth University Leadership Academy 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (breakfast) Speakers: David Aderhold, Ed.D, and Scott Rocco, Ed.D. “The Cost of Educational Leadership Session #4: The Ethical and Reputational Costs – Trust, Transparency, and Community Standing” MC3 12:30–3:30 p.m. (lunch) | Monmouth University |
Previous Sessions
- I.S. L.A.N.D Session #3—”Practical Solutions for Unthinkable Situations (We Didn’t Go to School for This)”
- I.S. L.A.N.D Session #2—”Actualizing your Strategic Plan and Prioritizing Your Core Values”
- I.S. L.A.N.D Session #1—”Building Leadership Capacity: Rethink, Rebuild, Reimagine Educational Leadership”
- Leadership Academy Fall Kickoff Session (Featuring New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal and NJ Teacher of the Year 2023-2024 Joseph Nappi)