Christine Vespe has proven herself an asset to Shamong Township Schools during her four years as superintendent.
She now has the opportunity to prove herself an asset to the county, as Vespe was named the president of the Burlington County Association of School Administrators for 2016–2017. Vespe was given congratulations and applause at the Board of Education meeting last month for her new title.
“It is an honor to represent the superintendents of Burlington County as the president this year,” Vespe said.
The Burlington County Association of School Administrators is the professional association of the Burlington County School District leaders. The mission of the organization is to maximize the effectiveness of school leaders through communication, professional development programs and support services.
All school districts in Burlington County are part of the BCASA. Each year, a slate of officers is elected by the membership to
oversee the operations of the
The officers for the 2016–2017 school year are Vespe as president, Roy Rakszawski of Edgewater Park School District as vice president, and Virginia Grossman of Westampton Township Public schools as treasurer/secretary.
A few of the responsibilities of the president, according to Vespe, include being the direct line of communication with the Burlington County Department of Education, developing and distributing the monthly agenda, arranging and supporting professional development opportunities for the membership and many other duties that may develop during the year.
So far, she has presided over two meetings, hosted Assemblyman Troy Singleton as a guest to speak on his children’s reading program and arranged for a presentation on legal updates on the federal requirements for the education of homeless children.
This school year, the BCASA has formed a partnership with the Burlington County Principals and Supervisors Association to create opportunities for professional development for district leaders. Indian Mills School Principal Nicole Moore is the president of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association for the 2016–2017 school year as well.
“This is the first time this partnership has been formed, and both organizations are excited for the opportunity to collaborate,” Vespe said.
Vespe came from Pemberton Township High School as principal and previously was acting superintendent for the Palmyra School District. She received both her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in business education from Rider University. She also has her doctor of education degree in educational leadership and administration from Wilmington University.
