December 23, 2025 “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi There’s no place like Fair Lawn Schools for the holidays. This month reminded me why. Our…
Twenty Who Give Everything
December 12, 2025 “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill There is an overlooked truth about education that does not make headlines. The finest…
Transforming Tomorrow, Together
November 21, 2025 “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African Proverb Every parent in Fair Lawn shares the same fundamental hope: that their child will thrive,…
5 Ways Student Voice Enhances Education Quality
5 Ways Student Voice Enhances Education Quality Written by Sarah Mathias Your students’ insights and experiences can positively impact their education and contribute to a thriving school district. Among the many benefits, promoting student…
When Excellence Becomes the Standard
November 5, 2025 “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle There’s a moment that happens in every great organization, not when you achieve something exceptional once, but…
Fair Lawn Is Proving What’s Possible
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…