Christopher Conklin

As a school leader, I am committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity while creating environments where all students feel supported and empowered. I prioritize collaboration, uniting educators, families, and community stakeholders around a shared vision for student success. Through strategic initiatives in curriculum development, technology integration, and student support services, I have led transformative improvements that enhance learning outcomes and promote equity. I also demonstrate strong fiscal responsibility by aligning budgets with district priorities and optimizing resources, while my expertise in personnel management enables me to build high-performing teams and foster professional growth. Guided by a student-centered approach, I ensure every decision reflects a commitment to whole-child development, rigorous instruction, and future readiness.

• School Administrator
• Teacher of the Handicapped
• Principal/Supervisor
• Elementary Teacher (N-8)
• Supervisor Secondary Social Studies Education
• School Safety Specialist
• Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

• New Jersey Association of School Administrators
• American Association of School Administrators
• New Jersey Superintendent Study Council
• Essex County Superintendent Association
• Council for Exceptional Children Association

• 2013 ARC of New Jersey's Educator of the Year
• 2018 Middlesex County Director of the Year
• 2019-2020 President of the Middlesex County Administrators of Special Education Association
• 2017-2020 Executive Director of the New Jersey Special Education Directors Study Council