Dr. Fried is an effective and dynamic school leader with expertise in developing a consortium-basedmodel, strategic planning with a focus on community involvement. During his tenure as Superintendent of the Harrington Park District (NJ), he has overseen the successful implementation of numerous sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture of the district while increasing student achievement and staff engagement. All leading to the District being named to the League of Innovative Schools. Dr.Fried has received numerous awards and acknowledgments for his work as a professional educator. He is the Northern Superintendent of the year, recipient of the Jefferson Award, BCASA Distinguished Service recipient, Executive member of NJASA. He has served as President of BCASA and the Northern Valley Regional Superintendent Board, Professor of Educational Leadership. Currently, Dr.Fried is a pedagogical leader through a research-based evaluation model, which has been recognized as a best practice for the New Jersey Department of Education. He is also husband to Dr. Nicole Fried and Daddy to Ella and Amelia.