Harrington Park School District - November 28, 2022 Dear HP Community, It is with great pleasure that the Harrington Park School District announces that Mr. Ross Herbert will serve as Interim Principal of Harrington Park School from January 1st, 2023 through June 30th, 2023 with formal approval at the December 8th, 2022 Board of Education meeting. Mr. Herbert will replace Ms. Nitzberg who was recently announced as Interim Superintendent. Mr. Herbert has been Assistant Principal of Harrington Park School since 2011 and was previously a middle school science teacher at HP with 22 years in the district. Mr. Herbert's versatile leadership skills and deep dedication to the district will only continue to enhance and grow HPSD. We are confident of a smooth transition into this new role. Mr. Herbert has a Masters in Administration and Supervision from Montclair State University, as well as a Masters in Protective Management with a specialization in Emergency Management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Other recent accolades include being honored in 2021 with a Fifth District Hometown Hero Award from Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Ms. Nitzberg shared, "Mr. Herbert truly embodies an educational leader. Mr. Herbert's dedication to student support and growth, thoughtful planning and dynamic management skills will all contribute to his success in this role. Having worked with Mr. Herbert over the last twelve years, there is no one more fitting to lead our building each day." Mr. Herbert shared, "Over twenty years ago, Harrington Park School District provided a young educator from the Northern Valley an opportunity to join its staff as a Science teacher. Since then, I have had the privilege to work with the parents, staff, and the community of HP to continue the tradition of working together for the benefit of our students. I am truly humbled and honored that I am able to continue my service to the district as the Interim Principal." Please join us in congratulating Mr. Herbert!

Announcing HP's Interim Principal, Mr. Herbert!

Harrington Park School

November 29, 2022

Congratulations to HP’s Interim Principal, Mr. Herbert! #hp #weare