Dr. Nathan Parker

Prior to his work in Moonachie, Ponds served as the principal of Parsons Elementary School in New Brunswick. He has also worked as a teacher and basketball coach in the Boston Public Schools.

The Montclair NAACP's leadership voted not to issue a call for Interim Superintendent Nathan Parker to step down or be removed.

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news A group of parents and community advocates called for the removal of Interim Schools Superintendent Nathan Parker at the Jan. 22 Board of Education meeting, alleging he made racist remarks during a meeting of the Montclair NAACP Education Committee this past fall...

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Interim Superintendent Nathan Parker was brought in as Montclair’s interim superintendent of schools in August, as the district searches for a permanent superintendent. As of Dec. 19, Parker has now been at the helm of the district for four months. M...

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Montclair has a new interim assistant superintendent for equity, curriculum and instruction. During the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, Margaret Hayes was introduced as the candidate who will fill the position that has been vacant for a year and a half...

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news After another error led to Montclair teachers not receiving their pay the morning of Oct. 15,  teachers took to the streets and rallied outside Board of Education offices on Valley Road.  Tuesday’s payroll mistake was the third since the start of school that has affected teachers’ paychecks. “Of course, given...

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news A payroll issue resulted in Montclair public school teachers receiving less than their full paycheck during the first week of school. Teachers received their first pay stubs of the school year Friday, Sept...

Sergio Gonzalez was announced as the newest member of the Montclair Board of Education on Monday, Aug. 26. He will finish Laura Hertzog's remaining term.