Montville Township Board announces Ken Nadzak as next Montville Township High School principal

The Montville Township Board of Education on April 7 announced that Ken Nadzak has been selected as the next principal of Montville Township High School. Board members said Nadzak emerged as the top candidate following a screening process that included two rounds and input from students, parents, teachers and administrators.

A board member who introduced the selection said Nadzak ‘‘was the clear choice’’ across the process and praised his 13 years of district service and leadership. The board member said Nadzak completed his bachelor’s degree in social sciences at the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in educational leadership at the University of Scranton.

Nadzak, introduced at the meeting, addressed the board and community, saying he was ‘‘deeply humbled and honored’’ to be chosen and that he intends to ‘‘work collaboratively’’ with staff and district leaders to ensure students feel safe, heard and successful. He named several administrators he plans to work with, including Mr. Sanford, Dr. Gorman, Mrs. Woodring and Dr. Shorter. The announcing board member said Nadzak will replace Mr. Sanford in the principal role and that Mr. Sanford will move into the role currently held by Dr. Shorter, who is retiring.

Board members at the meeting praised the district’s practice of promoting from within, noting two recent internal promotions and saying that hiring from existing staff strengthens continuity. The meeting did not record a formal vote to appoint Nadzak; the announcement and congratulations were part of the meeting’s agenda and public remarks.

The board said the district will begin the process of identifying a replacement for the vice principal position at the high school.