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SOMSD

South Orange & Maplewood School District
Many Voices, Two Towns, One District
525 Academy Street
Maplewood
NJ
07040

The departments in South Orange & Maplewood work together as a cohesive team bringing expertise to support student learning and well-being in the school system. The Office of the Superintendent provides vision and leadership, while the Office of the Assistant Superintendent and Curriculum & Instruction shape the academic experience. The Business Office manages resources responsibly, while Special Services and Human Resources care for the individuals who make our schools thrive, including students, staff, and families.

Behind the scenes, Information Technology, Facilities, Transportation, and Safety & Security ensure that every school operates smoothly and safely. Alongside Early Childhood Education and Registration, they help every child begin their journey in a supportive and welcoming environment.

These district services work together toward the District Goals and create optimal conditions for every student to learn, grow, and succeed.

Department Contact Phone Email
Office of the Superintendent Mr. Jason Bing, Superintendent of Schools 1820/1821 information@somsd.k12.nj.us
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kevin Gilbert, Assistant Superintendent of Schools 1859 kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
Curriculum and Instruction Mrs. Ann Bodnar, Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum and Instruction
1823 abodnar@somsd.k12.nj.us
Business Office Mr. Imani Moody, Business Administrator/Board Secretary 1801 imoody@somsd.k12.nj.us
Communications Mr. Eshaya Draper, Director of Communications 1834

information@somsd.k12.nj.us

Facilities Mr. Henry Bottigliere, Director of Facilities 8001 hbottigli@somsd.k12.nj.us
Food Services Ms. Colleen Thaler 1002 cthaler@somsd.k12.nj.us
Human Resources Mr. Tunde Adedoyin, Director of Human Resources 1825 tadedoyi@somsd.k12.nj.us
Information Technology Mr. Keith Bonds, Director of Technology 1912 helpdesk@somsd.k12.nj.us
Nursing Services To be announced 1841 jporter@somsd.k12.nj.us
Parenting Center Ms. Julie Portnoff 1850 jportnof@somsd.k12.nj.us
Preschool Program Mr. Leroy Johnson, Director of Early Childhood Education 1843 ljohnso3@somsd.k12.nj.us
Registration Mrs. Tiffani Barnes, Registrar 1830 registration@somsd.k12.nj.us
Safety and Security Mr. Paul L. Morgan, Director of School and Community Safety 8006 pmorgan@somsd.k12.nj.us
Special Services Mrs. Kathleen Gesumaria, Assistant Superintendent
for Special Services
1841 kgesumar@somsd.k12.nj.us
Testing & Assessments Dr. Zoila Correa, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 1923 zcorrea@somsd.k12.nj.us
Transportation Ms. Sandra Klemsner, Transportation Coordinator 973-378-9617 transportation@somsd.k12.nj.us

Updates from SOMSD

From the Office of the Superintendent