ROXBURY, NJ – Ryan Bartol, an educator from Hackettstown, has been chosen as the new principal of Lincoln-Roosevelt School in Succasunna.
The announcement was made Monday by Roxbury Schools Superintendent Frank Santora at the Roxbury Board of Education meeting. Santora has been interviewing candidates to take the place of current Lincoln-Roosevelt School Principal Chris Argenziano, who will soon be departing for another opportunity.
“I am very proud to announce that we have found a replacement for Mr. Argenziano as the principal of Lincoln-Roosevelt School,” said the superintendent in announcing his decision to hire Bartol.
Bartol is currently the assistant principal of Hackettstown Middle School. He will come to Roxbury in mid-December, said Santora.
“During the interview process, he excelled not only in his instructional knowledge, (but also in) his capacity to build rapport and his evident experience with engaging community members,” he said. “And he performed very well in the performance task piece of the interview which required data analysis and intervention planning.”
Bartol has a master’s degree in teaching, a master’s degree in educational leadership and a bachelor’s degree in communication, according to his bio on the Hackettstown Middle School website.
“My philosophy as an educator is to see each child as the unique individual they are and provide an accepting and nurturing environment in which they can learn to their fullest potential,” he said in the bio. “I will honor and respect their individuality as I raise their self-esteem and empower them to believe in themselves and take risks in their learning.”
Santora said he believes Bartol will fit in well at Lincoln-Roosevelt School.
“It is clear that Mr. Bartol is exactly what the building needs and we are so excited to have him join us,” he said.
Argenziano’s resignation was announced by Santora at last month’s board meeting. He said Argenziano has taken “a central office position” at another school district.
“While we are very happy for him, we are deeply saddened as he will be missed,” Santora said. “As superintendent, I greatly appreciated his leadership and his commitment to supporting the faculty, staff and families of this community.”
Argenziano is departing at the end of this month. Michael Craver, a retired former principal from the Washington Township school district, will serve as interim principal between than and Bartol’s arrival, said Santora.