Email:
mnicosia@bloomingdaleschools.org

Bachelor Degree/Major/Institution
B.S., Mathematics, Montclair State University

Masters
M.Ed., Instructional Practice, Centenary University
M.A., Educational Leadership, Montclair State University

Doctoral
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Centenary University

Area of Greatest Professional Interest
Transformational & Instructional Leadership, Supervision of Instruction through a Coaching, Effective Communications, Innovations in Curriculum & Special Education Program Development, Relationship Building & District/Program Strategic Planning.

Biography
Dr. Nicosia has served as Superintendent of Schools in Bloomingdale, NJ since July 2021. After graduating from Montclair State, he began teaching Mathematics at Parsippany High School. After earning his M.A, in Educational Leadership at Montclair State University, Dr. Nicosia was promoted to Assistant Principal of Brooklawn Middle School, Parsippany. After spending 3 years in this role, he accepted the position of Principal at Troy Hills Elementary School, Parsippany. After serving as an Elementary Principal for 2 years, Dr. Nicosia followed his passion for special education and served as the Director of Student Services in the Butler & Bloomingdale School Districts. When the opportunity presented itself, Dr. Nicosia assumed his current role with Bloomingdale Public Schools.

Publications/Presentations
Finding Solutions in the Fall for Special Education Students, School Leader. New Jersey School Boards Association, Summer 2021.
Supporting our Special Education Students through the pandemic, New Jersey School Boards Spring Convention, 2021.

Short Quote
“However long the night, the dawn will always break” – African Proverb

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