New Jersey Association of School Administrators

NJASA membership renewal is open! Renewing keeps you connected to everything that supports New Jersey school leaders: legal consultation, professional development, legislative advocacy, and a network of colleagues who understand the work.

Renew today: https://www.njasa.net/membership/join-njasa/renew-membership-today

Generative AI is already reshaping how we teach and learn, and it's raising real questions for every school leader. The NJASA Summer Conference is a morning to work through those questions alongside colleagues.

Join school leaders from across New Jersey on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. Keynote speaker Carl Ho**er leads an interactive session on the responsible, ethical use of AI in education, and how it can actually deepen student learning, followed by three breakout sessions, with registration and breakfast beginning at 7:45 AM.

Active NJASA Administrator Members attend free.

Register by July 24th, 4:00 PM: https://portal.njasa.net/NJASA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SFTY073026

NJASA is proud to recognize Dr. Raymond A. González, Chief Education Officer of Westfield Public Schools, as the 2026 New Jersey State Superintendent of the Year! Dr. González has led Westfield's 10 schools and 5,800+ students with vision, fiscal discipline, and a deep commitment to every child. His leadership secured a historic $225 million bond referendum, the second largest in NJ history, and has driven meaningful advances in curriculum, equity, and AI integration. Join us in congratulating Dr. González! Watch his recognition video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEgkV5GRA8o&t=13s

2026 NJASA Regional 2 and NJ State Superintendent of the Year | Dr. Raymond A. González | Westfield Great schools start with great leadership.This year, we are proud...

NJASA is proud to recognize Dr. John R. Giacchi, Chief Education Officer of Franklin Borough School District, as the 2026 NJASA Region 1 Superintendent of the Year! A math teacher and coach turned superintendent, Dr. Giacchi is in his tenth year leading Franklin Borough. He has launched universal preschool, built whole-child mentoring programs, and created strong community partnerships that support students and families. Join us in congratulating Dr. Giacchi! Watch his recognition video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL7tu2FzmSE&t=11s

2026 NJASA Region 1 Superintendent of the Year | Dr. John Giacchi | Franklin Borough School District Great things are happening in the Franklin Borough School District and it starts with the leader at the helm.This year, we are proud to recognize Dr. John R....

How do we use AI responsibly and effectively in our schools? That question is at the heart of this year's NJASA Summer Conference.

Join school leaders from across New Jersey on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Monmouth UniversityUniversity in West Long Branch. Keynote speaker Carl Ho**er, educator and author, will lead an interactive session on using AI in education in ways that encourage deeper learning. The morning also features three breakout sessions, with registration and breakfast starting at 7:45 AM.

Active NJASA Administrator Members attend free.

Register by July 24th: https://portal.njasa.net/NJASA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SFTY073026

The Seaside AI Summit & Celebration is coming to Asbury Park — a Linking Leaders event hosted by ClassLink and NJASA.

The Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park, NJ

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The Summit | 12–4 PM No hype. No theory. Real educators sharing how they're putting AI to work in their schools — so you leave with strategies you can use in your district.

The Seaside Celebration | 6–10 PM Connect with colleagues over an evening at the shore, honor the leaders driving real change, and close out the night with the ClassLink Visionary Awards.

Register today! https://lnkd.in/ewT6nqVe

Congratulations to Dr. Richard Bozza! The NJASA and NJERF are proud to celebrate Dr. Richard Bozza receiving the L.E.A.D. Lifetime Achievement Award from Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence, presented in Atlantic City, NJ.

This prestigious honor recognizes a lifetime of dedication to promoting school-based policing and strengthening police-community relations embodying L.E.A.D.'s mission of service "On the Street and in the Classroom."

Richard Bozza's leadership and commitment to safe, supportive schools have made a lasting impact on students, educators, and communities across New Jersey.

Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition!

NJASA membership renewal is now open for Administrator, Interim, EAA, Technology, Women’s Caucus, Associate, Public Relations, Allied, and Newly Retired members. It's free for active members.

Renewing keeps you connected to legal consultation, professional development, legislative advocacy, and the colleague network that supports New Jersey school leaders every day. Questions? Contact [email protected].

https://www.njasa.net/membership/join-njasa/renew-membership-today

We're excited to welcome keynote speaker Carl Ho**er to the NJASA Summer Conference on July 30 at Monmouth University!
A nationally recognized educator, author, and innovation leader, Carl will explore the ethical considerations of generative AI and share practical strategies for using AI to spark curiosity, deepen learning, and enhance student success.

Active NJASA Members receive complimentary admission.
Register today!

https://portal.njasa.net/NJASA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SFTY073026

Congratulations to Anthony J. Fitzpatrick, Assistant Superintendent of Delsea Regional and Elk Township School Districts, on being named the 2026 NJASA Central Office Administrator of the Year! Anthony has secured over $9 million in competitive grants — including a $230,000 GAINS Grant to establish New Jersey's first Teacher Leader Apprenticeship Program, and a $3 million Opioid Recovery Trust grant to expand mental health services. He launched the Edison Success Academy and established a Community Wellness Manager role to address food insecurity and family stability. As an author, professor, and mentor, he actively strengthens schools statewide.

Watch the full recognition video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjRH3rBui7c&t=34s

2026 NJASA Central Office Adminostrat0r of the Year | Anthony J. Fitzpatrick Each year, NJASA honors an outstanding district leader who is makin...