Daniel Simon

Subject:

Principal

Education History:

• B.A. in Mathematics from University of Dayton
• M.Ed. in Mathematics Education from The College of New Jersey
• M.A. in Educational Leadership from Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with Liberty University

Biography:

When asked what he likes best about his job, Mr. Simon replied, "I liked seeing students succeed... in whatever. Whether it's academically, whether it's in competition... it makes me really proud." Sure enough, Mr. Simon, who has been Principal at High Technology High School for eight years, has seen many students succeed.

During his time at college, Mr. Simon was also very active in the theatre. He was the lead in many musicals throughout college, including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Music Man, and Pippin. In the last few summers, he has revived his acting career, starring in the Monroe "Mighty Oak Players" productions of Guys and Dolls and Godspell (it was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to perform on stage with his oldest daughter in that one).

One of Mr. Simon's first jobs was a math teacher in East Brunswick. He was also the math supervisor for several school districts. Mr. Simon has taught courses in several colleges as well, including Monmouth, Kean, FDU, Rutgers, Middlesex Community College, DeVry IT, and Walden University. He currently teaches one section of mathematics at Brookdale Community College in the fall and spring semesters.

Mr. Simon has always been part of a big family. Born in 1969 in New Brunswick, he was one of seven children. Today, he still has a big family. Mr. Simon has six children, Shannon, DJ, Jacob, Kyle, Alexandra, and Zachary. He loves spending as much time as possible with his children and his beautiful wife of 17 years, Linda. On the side, he sings on a worship team at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, manages Little League, coaches soccer, serves as the treasurer of Troop 155 and only recently 'retired' as the Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 155.

Aside from church, drama, scouts, teaching, and his family, Mr. Simon also enjoys watching and participating in sports and roots "big time" for the Mets (yes, even THIS year).

Some of his favorites include:

- Music: Contemporary Christian, Country

- Food: Steak, Pizza, Chicken/Veal Parmigiana, and Salmon

- Authors: John Grisham, David Baldacci, and James Patterson

- Movies: Coming to America, Face/Off, Fireproof, and It's a Wonderful Life

- TV Show: Everybody Loves Raymond, Scrubs