Richard D. Tomko, Ph.D., M.J. Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Richard Tomko has had numerous administrative responsibilities during his 20-year career in educational administration. He has been a building principal at the middle and secondary levels and responsible for district-wide curriculum, assessment, innovative program initiatives, technology, and professional development as an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Tomko has served in districts in additional administrative positions such as department supervisor, assistant principal, and director of athletics. He began his career in education teaching high school science and middle and high school English in both private and public school systems.

Dr. Tomko obtained his principal license and School Administrator certificate after earning his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration (M.A.E.), and he has attained the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a concentration in Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University. Dr. Tomko has also earned a Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) Degree in Children’s Law and Policy from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law; a Graduate Certificate in The Brain, Teaching, and Learning from The Johns Hopkins University; a Graduate Certificate in Community and Economic Development from The Pennsylvania State University; and a certificate in Leadership for his professional studies at Harvard University. He is currently enrolled in a graduate certificate program in Reading Education at the Kansas University School of Education.