Dr. William E. DeFeo has served as the district's Superintendent of Schools since July 1, 1997. Before coming to Manchester, Dr. DeFeo was Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services in Hamilton Township, a school district with 23 schools and 12,500 students. He worked in the Hamilton Township School District for 8 years, and served as Acting Superintendent there in 1990-91.
Dr. DeFeo holds a Doctorate degree from Rutgers University and a Masters degree from Montclair State. His experience in the field of education includes positions as Testing and Special Programs Coordinator in Edison Township, District Administrator for Elementary Education in Long Branch, elementary school principal, and teacher. Dr. DeFeo also worked for the NJ Department of Education, where he was involved in state monitoring as an Education Specialist Supervisor and School Program Coordinator.
Dr. DeFeo will retire at the end of this school year, on June 30, 2008. [more]