The Hillsborough Township Board of Education has appointed Dr. Kathleen Regan as interim assistant superintendent.
Regan started her new role on Jan. 2 and will serve through June 30 at a salary rate of $725 per day.
The board approved Regan’s new role at a meeting in December. She replaces Kim Feltre, who resigned.
Schools superintendent Mike Volpe announced Regan’s appointment through the district website’s live feed.
“Dr. Regan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having served in various capacities throughout her distinguished career, including teacher, principal, director, assistant superintendent, and interim superintendent,” Volpe said. “Dr. Regan’s impressive credentials include a doctorate in Educational Psychology, Special Education, and School Administration. She is a visionary leader with a proven track record in curriculum development, technology integration, and grant acquisition.
“Notably, she designed and implemented a nationally recognized K-12 STEEM program, which garnered recognition from the New York Times. Beyond her technical skills, Dr. Regan is a dedicated mentor and collaborator, having served as a leadership mentor for principals, a clinical supervisor for student teachers, and a consistent champion of professional development initiatives.
“Dr. Regan’s commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our district’s values. Her experience in developing and managing budgets, coupled with her deep understanding of special education, assessment analysis, and technology integration, makes her uniquely qualified to lead our curriculum and instruction department during this interim period.
“While the search for a permanent replacement for Dr. Feltre continues, I am confident that Dr. Regan will provide exceptional leadership and guidance.”
In other school news
The New Jersey Legislature is considering changes to the School Funding Reform Act.
“For the past two years, you have heard about Hillsborough’s struggles as it relates to state funding – particularly the massive cuts that we have faced over the past several years,” Volpe wrote on the district website’s live feed.
The New Jersey Department of Education has announced four dates, including one local meeting, when educators and members of the public may comment on the school funding law.
“This is an opportunity for the people of Hillsborough to have their voices heard,” Volpe said.
The first public hearing was held on Dec. 17 in Trenton. The local meeting will be held Jan. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Somerset County Government Office, 27 Warren St., Somerville, in the first floor conference room; Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the New Jersey Department of Education, 100 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, in the first floor conference room and Jan. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Camden County Regional Emergency Training Center, 420 Woodbury-Turnersville Road, Blackwood.
Anyone who would like to speak should register prior to the date of the hearing.
