New Principal Of Hillsborough High School Appointed

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Michele Fisher was appointed as Hillsborough High School's newest principal.

The Hillsborough Board of Education unanimously made the appointment during the Monday night meeting.

Fisher will take the helm of the high school to lead the nearly 270 staff members and more than 2,300 students beginning on July 1.

Her contract runs through June 30, 2022, and gives her a salary of $145,000. Fisher is replacing Karen Bingert, who has retired.

Fisher, a Hillsborough High School alumni, previously served as principal of Woods Road School.

"As an alumni of Hillsborough High School, I fully appreciate the importance and impact of a strong secondary education such as the one I received as a student at Hillsborough High School. One's high school years lay the foundation for students' future goals and aspirations. The four years I spent at Hillsborough High School directly impacted my career path ensuring I had the experiences and knowledge necessary to pursue my goals and dreams. I am honored to be principal and I am looking forward to working with the staff, students, and members of the community to continue Hillsborough High School’s tradition of excellence," said Fisher.

Prior to her tenure in Hillsborough, Fisher served as principal for the Green Brook Board of Education and as principal for the Kinnelon Board of Education.

Prior to her serving as principal, Fisher was employed as a teacher in the Flemington-Raritan School District. Fisher received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from The College of New Jersey and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University.

"Fisher has proven to be a dynamic leader who is well prepared to lead Hillsborough High School," stated Dr. Lisa M. Antunes, Superintendent of Hillsborough Schools. "Her ability to bring together stakeholders to solve problems and remove barriers will serve her well for a successful transition."

Fisher currently lives in Hunterdon County with her husband of 25 years, Dave, and their
four teenage daughters, Sarah, Kaitlyn, Madison and Lauren.

At the same meeting, the Board also unanimously appointed Kyle Dattola as the K-12 Math Supervisor effective Aug. 16.

Dattola's contract runs through June 30, 2022 and gives him a salary of $94,000. He is replacing Tracey Knerr who has retired.

Dattola previously served the Summit Public Schools as a respected high school math teacher and coach. Prior to his time in Summit, Dattola worked in Montgomery, Cherry Hill, and in Royersford, PA.

Dattola, a resident of Flagtown, holds a BS in Mathematics Education from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Ramapo College.

"As a passionate educational leader and content expert in mathematics, it is my honor and privilege to serve the Hillsborough Schools. I look forward to celebrating the many successes of this outstanding District and to continuing to move the bar further in offering cutting edge instruction in the area of mathematics," said Dattola.

"We are thrilled to have Mr. Dattola join the supervisory team. Mr. Dattola holds a firm understanding of mathematics curriculum and pedagogy that will be impactful for the teaching and learning of mathematics throughout the District," said Dr. Kim Feltre, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

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