October 31, 2025 “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” Aristotle Twenty-five years in education, and this…
Honest Conversations at EdTech Week
October 27, 2025 Columbia University brought together superintendents and EdTech leaders this week for an honest conversation about what actually works in schools. I was honored to join fellow superintendent Mark Schwarz and industry veterans…
The Future Is Bright
The Future Is Bright October 17, 2025 “What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.” George Bernard Shaw 96% of our AP students score…
A Picture-Perfect Start to the Year
Superintendent’s Corner Column A Picture-Perfect Start to the Year September 5, 2025 “The magic isn’t in perfection—it’s in persistence.” Natalie Wright We visited every school this week and saw something special at each stop. Our youngest…
Transforming Tomorrow: Every Student, Every Day
Superintendent’s Corner Column Transforming Tomorrow: Every Student, Every Day August 29, 2025 “Without people, all you have is an empty building.” Dear Fair Lawn Families, Welcome back to another year of possibilities at Fair Lawn…
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Stars: Celebrating Our Educational Heroes
May 2, 2025 “Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important members of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth.” Helen Caldicott Our greatest asset in education has always been,…
The Power of Meeting Students Where They Are
“Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.” Lady Bird Johnson We need to meet students where they are. We must give students what they need, where they need it, and…
Cultivating Cultural Bridges
April 4, 2025 “Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But first they have to…
Investing in Fair Lawn’s Educational Future
March 21, 2025 “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin Dear Fair Lawn School Community, We are pleased to share many highlights of our 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget. This Budget was presented to the…
Reimagining School Mental Health: From Crisis to Opportunity
By Dr. Rui Dionisio The hallways of our schools have changed. As I walked through our schools last week, I was struck by the courage and resilience of our students. I noticed something that would…