Roger Leon | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of Newark Public Schools | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Cerf |
| Governor | Phil Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1967 |
| Education | |
Roger Leon (born c. 1967[1]) is an American educator and administrator who currently serves as the superintendent of Newark Public Schools in Newark, New Jersey[2].
Early Life
editRoger Leon grew up in The Ironbound where he attended Hawkins Street School and Science Park High School (New Jersey)[3]. In high school he excelled on the debate team[4], later serving as a coach for the team[5]. He received a Bachelor's in biological sciences from Rutgers University[6]. He followed the alternate route to his teaching certification[7].
Career
editLeon had many positions in the schools including principal of Dr. William H. Horton School and University High School[2]. Afterwards he was an Assistant Superintendent for 10 years[2][7].
References for
edit- ^ "Science High Yearbook". Newark Public Library Digital Collections. Retrieved 04/20/2019.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ a b c "Roger León, Superintendent". Newark Board of Education. 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
- ^ "Former principal Roger Leon chosen as Newark's new superintendent". Chalkbeat. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
- ^ [Science Debaters Open '87 with Major Wins "Star Ledger"]. Jan 26, 1987. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Science High Debaters maintaining a legacy of strength and consistency". Star Ledger. Jan 29, 1990.
- ^ "Newark school board extends superintendent offer to Roger León". TAPinto. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
- ^ a b Patterson, Mary Jo (2008-06-08). "For Novices, a Route to the Classroom". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-04-25.