Anthony DeBonis, Ed.D.

Penns Grove Middle School, Penns Grove, NJ

• Supervise a team of professionals including para-professionals and support staff.
• Handle tasks of evaluating teacher performance using the Danielson Framework.
• Assist with school-level security planning and update School Safety and Security Plans (SSSP).
• Interpret and develop curriculum and instructional changes based on the newly adopted NJSLS.
• Develop and maintain an effective Professional Learning Community (PLC) to evaluate data for school improvement.
• Plan and conduct staff development activities, including SMART Board/technology training and differentiated learning professional development.
• Overseen the completion and analysis of student evaluative testing (PARCC/AHSA).
• Implement student discipline and attendance procedures, spearheading the basic use of school-wide Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

District Wide, Hamilton, NJ

• Curriculum Oversight and Quality Control: Ensuring all online courses meet academic standards, aligning content with required learning outcomes, and managing the selection, approval, and regular review of digital curriculum materials and educational technologies.
• Teacher Management and Professional Development: Recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating the performance of virtual teaching staff. This includes coordinating professional development tailored to effective online instruction, remote assessment, and digital classroom management tools.
• Student Enrollment, Support, and Monitoring: Overseeing the admissions and enrollment process for virtual students. This responsibility also involves establishing robust systems for tracking student attendance, engagement, academic progress, and providing dedicated remote technical and academic support.
• Technology Infrastructure and Security: Managing the stability, accessibility, and security of the entire Learning Management System (LMS) and other educational platforms. This includes coordinating technical support, ensuring data privacy compliance (e.g., FERPA), and planning for necessary hardware/software upgrades.
• Budget and Resource Allocation: Developing and managing the operational budget for the virtual academy. This involves allocating funds for technology licenses, curriculum purchases, staffing, and marketing efforts, ensuring all resources are used efficiently to support student learning.
• Policy Development and Compliance: Creating, communicating, and enforcing virtual learning policies and procedures (e.g., codes of conduct, academic integrity rules, attendance requirements) and ensuring the academy operates in full compliance with local, state, and federal educational regulations.

Nottingham High School, Hamilton, NJ

• Served as a Team Leader responsible for facilitating and coordinating meetings and acting as the liaison for team members and administration.
• Successfully developed a behavior modification program for students with adjustment problems.
• Developed writing skills using a "Writers Workshop" mode of instruction.