Gorman Accepts Ridgewood Schools Superintendent Role

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Thomas Gorman will lose the interim distinction moving forward, becoming the next Superintendent of Ridgewood Public Schools.

The announcement was formalized during Monday's Board of Education meeting.

"I am delighted to announce that Dr. Thomas Gorman has agreed to accept the position as the next Superintendent of the Ridgewood Public Schools, pending a public vote of the full Board of Education," Lembo wrote in a letter to the Ridgewood School Community.

Gorman, who previously served as the Ridgewood High School principal, took over the interim superintendent role in December when Daniel Fishbein retired.

A Ridgewood High School graduate, Gorman was in his ninth year as principal of the Village's only high school.

The Board hired a firm to search for a new superintendent, and chose Gorman from a "diverse pool of applicants with various backgrounds and experience," according to Lembo.

"Dr. Gorman is both a Ridgewood High School graduate and a long-standing member of this community who understands the value of a Ridgewood education and the strong connections between the district and community," said Lembo.

"As a parent and an educator, Dr. Gorman is truly dedicated to the mission of the district, the goals of the strategic plan, and the lifelong success of every learner. He recognizes the significant challenges facing the education system and takes a collaborative approach to solving problems and creating a rich and supportive learning environment."

The Board of Education meeting is available to watch via YouTube.

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