Faculty and Administration
Newark Academy’s faculty has an average of 22 years teaching experience, and 81% of the 72 teachers and administrators have advanced degrees; seven have earned doctorate degrees. All faculty members are experts in their fields. Teachers are available to meet regularly with their students, and the students thrive in this environment where collaboration is not only allowed for, but encouraged.
In January 2007, Donald M. Austin was appointed as the 49th Head of School for Newark Academy, effective July 1, 2007. He previously served as resident director for School Year Abroad in Rennes, France. He earned an undergraduate degree in English and French from Georgetown University, and a master’s of philosophy in French studies from New York University.
Austin's team of administrators includes Richard DiBianca, Ph.D., upper school principal; Tom Ashburn, middle school principal; Pegeen Galvin, dean of students; and Frederick Von Rollenhagen, dean of faculty.
Most notable among the staff at Newark Academy is Blackwood Parlin. Mr. Parlin has instructed at Newark Academy for over 50 years and currently teaches history and photography.
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