Principal For a Day Program Overview

“Principal for a Day” is an innovate partnership created to foster relationships between business and the educational community in Woodbridge Township.  “Principal for a Day” provides business leaders with a “behind-the-scenes” look at the quality of our schools and the caliber of education.  Business leaders, in turn, have the opportunity to share with our principals and educators, the different types of skills students need to be successful in the work force.

The active involvement of our business community in our schools sets an important example for our students, and provides access to leaders who can serve as helpful resources and mentors.  As a result of “Principal for a Day,” visiting business leaders along with their corresponding Principals, discuss programs or initiatives that might encourage more sustained involvement or interaction.  Business representatives are encouraged to discuss with their Principal the possibility of mentoring students, hosting a field trip, facilitating an afterschool club, participating in a career day, sponsoring a school program that aligns with business goals, or making a monetary donation to support specific project or technology needs.

If, as a member of the business community, you’d like to learn how to get involved in the “Principal for a Day” Program, please contact the MAC-E Chairperson, Bernadette Sohler at (732) 638-7549.  Or, to learn more about the educator side of the program, please contact Dr. John Crowe, Superintendent, Woodbridge Township School District at 732-602-8472.

The 2011 “Principal for a Day” was held on Thursday, October 20…

CLICK HERE to view the schools, principals, and business leaders that participated in the program…  

It is the mission of the Mayor's Advocacy Committee for Education (MAC-E) to energize and support a partnership between the local business community, Woodbridge Township schools, and the Mayor's administration. The commission views its work as an effective means to impact and enhance the academic experience of our district's students.

The MAC-E pledges to be effective advocates in broadening the educational experience of our district's students by presenting them with options for real world career opportunities and informing them of the skills necessary to productively and successfully participate in the processes and procedures needed in the modem workplace.
 
The MAC-E intends to utilize business professionals, administrators from higher education and parent groups to promote the quality of education received in Woodbridge Township. These goals will be met through fundraising events, mentoring activities, student assemblies and support programs that encourage a strong work ethic, academic excellence, self-esteem, and personal growth of participating students.

Woodbridge Township Municipal Government & School District Shared-Service Initiative 2011

Joint Municipal Council – School Board Meeting – June 20, 2011
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Mayor John E. McCormac & Superintendent Dr. John A. Crowe Presentation
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