As Submitted by Dr. David Roman

AG: I usually start by asking the proper spelling of one’s name.

DR: The spelling of my name: David Roman

AG: What town were you born in and where did you grow up?

DR: I was born & raised in Brooklyn, NY.

AG: What made you interested in education?

DR: I wanted to provide opportunities for children to successfully achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

AG: What made you go back to school after dropping out?

DR: Both of my parents instilled in me a love for humanity and they always told me “Go to school! Go to school!” My parents valued education, and I recognized that they were correct!

AG: What degrees do you have?

DR: I have a Bachelor’s (BA) degree, three Master Degrees (Ms.Ed., Ms.Ed , Ed.M) and a Doctorate Degree (Ed.D).

AG: What was your first job in the field of education?

DR: I was a Teacher, Teacher-Leader and a HS Assistant Football Coach. I taught Special Education, Social Studies and Conflict Mediation and Resolution.

AG: How long have you been an administrator and where did you serve?

DR: I was Assistant Principal in NY/NJ for several years, as well as, a Middle School Principal, High School Principal, and Assistant Superintendent in New Jersey for numerous Years.

AG: What made you decide to come to Perth Amboy?

DR: To contribute in helping children to recognize that they are successful and valuable to this world, and that they (students) can achieve anything they want to do.

AG: How can you stress the importance of education to the public?

DR: I believe that all individuals of the school community should have an opportunity to respectfully express their hopes and dreams for the children of this community.

AG: Perth Amboy has a diverse population. How do you plan to incorporate everyone’s needs and concerns?

DR: We must consider the educational needs of each individual student. Once this is established we must cooperatively determine what is equitable for “all children” to receive appropriate opportunities to be successful.

AG: Perth Amboy Public Schools have been criticized for having a low graduation rate. Do you have a plan to fix this?

DR: By working collaboratively with the Board of Education and the existing leaders, teachers, and staff of this dynamic school district.

AG: As the new Superintendent what are your plans to help the community?

DR: My goal is to develop relationships with as many partners as I can within the district to support students within our school community.

AG: The previous Superintendent banged heads (to say the least) with the BOE. How do you plan to have a positive rapport with the BOE?

DR: Working respectfully to develop a dynamic and professional strategic action plan that can successfully achieve progressive and attainable goals which support student achievement.

AG: What are your plans to work with the BOE on building a much needed new High School?

DR: Together as a united community, I’m confident, that we can come together to achieve the desired results needed for our children.

AG: Anything you wish to add?

DR: Yes, I work for the children of this community and I will always advocate on their behalf. Let’s agree to disagree, but let us also agree, to do so respectfully and with children at the forefront of our entire decision making so that we achieve a school district of “distinction”.