NJASA Programs During Workshop '25
NJASA PROGRAMS DURING NJSBA FALL WORKSHOP ‘25
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
9:30am – 10:30am – Rm 412
Women in Ed Leadership
(Open To All Conference Attendees)
We invite you to join us for this morning’s session which is designed to help women in or aspiring to positions in educational leadership. With networking, support, and professional development, NJASA wants to create a clear pathway for women to engage, encourage, and inspire one another.
2:45pm – 3:45pm – Rm 412
Hiring for the Now with an Eye on the Future: Creative Solutions & Strategic Partnerships
(Open To All Conference Attendees)
In today's challenging talent landscape, traditional hiring methods and strained budgets often fall short. This interactive panel discussion cuts through the noise to deliver actionable strategies for creative hiring and partnership development in a time of significant shortages and budgetary pressures.
Join our expert panelists as they share their firsthand experiences and innovative approaches. We'll explore unconventional sourcing tactics, discover how to leverage strategic external partnerships to expand your talent pool, and learn how to effectively articulate the ROI of creative initiatives to secure crucial budgetary buy-in. Get ready to rethink your hiring playbook and leave with practical insights you can implement immediately to attract and retain the talent you need.
Facilitated by:
Dr. David Aderhold
Superintendent
West Windsor – Plainsboro Regional School District
NJASA President-Elect
Panelists:
Sue Burman
Director of Human Resources
Livingston Public Schools
Charity Comella
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
West Windsor – Plainsboro Regional School District
Dr. Daniel Fonder
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
J. Kenyon Kummings
Superintendent
Wildwood City School District
NJASA Treasurer
Roseann Walker
Director of Human Resources
Rahway Public Schools
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
9:00am – 10:30am – Rm 411
NJASA Executive Committee
(Open To NJASA Members Only)
11:30am – 12:30pm – Rm 412
Board of Education Support of Executive Coaching, Building Better Teams and Leaders
(Open To All Conference Attendees)
Executive coaching is an essential leadership tool for executives across many industries, however, it has not been widely utilized by school and district leaders. This session is focused on executive coaching through the lens of board of education members and superintendents who have experience with executive coaching.
The participants will discuss what traditional individual coaching means to their practice as leaders, as well as how coaching can support leadership team development.
12:45pm – 1:45pm – Rm 412
Great Schools New Jersey: An Association of High Needs School Districts
Beyond the Numbers: Navigating the Future of School Funding in New Jersey
(Open To All Conference Attendees)
Join Great Schools of New Jersey—a statewide coalition of high-needs districts—for a timely and forward-looking discussion on the future of school funding in the Garden State. This session will unpack the current landscape of state aid distribution, examine the latest trends in federal education funding, and explore how the 2025 gubernatorial transition may reshape priorities. With the March 1 funding deadline on the horizon, we’ll provide critical insights into what board members and administrators should anticipate—and how to advocate effectively for their students in an evolving fiscal environment.
Presenters:
Danielle Farrie
Research Director
Education Law Center
Sharon Krengel
Director of Policy, Strategic Partnerships and Communications
Education Law Center
J. Kenyon Kummings
Superintendent
Wildwood City School District
NJASA Treasurer
GSNJ President
Tony Trongone
Former Superintendent
Millville Public Schools
NJASA Past President
GSNJ Executive Director
2:00pm – 3:00pm – Rm 412
School Administrator Residency Program Mentor Update
(Open to NJASA Certified Mentors Only)
This one-hour session will highlight mentoring resources, mentoring protocols, and recent recommendations from past residents. Participants will be encouraged to share best practices. Questions should be directed to Dr. Rick Spirito, rspirito@njasa.net