About Me

Joseph Zaza is an educational leader whose work focuses on instructional leadership, school transformation, equity, and the practical, responsible use of artificial intelligence in education.

Leadership Experience

• Assistant Superintendent, NYC District 31 (Staten Island): Supported Pre-K–12 schools across the district.

• School District Leader (5 years): Supervised and supported New York City’s specialized high schools.

• Principal, Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences (12 years): Led this CUNY-affiliated high school located on the campus of Kingsborough Community College.

• Founding Principal, Early College High School: Launched a fully inclusive school designed to serve students historically underrepresented in higher education.

• Educator & Coordinator, Edward R. Murrow High School (10 years): Served as a social studies teacher, Coordinator of Student Activities, and Senior Advisor.

Results and Recognition

• Innovative Dual-Enrollment: Championed a model at Early College High School enabling historically underrepresented students to earn college credits at St. John’s University while working toward a high school diploma.

• Equity and Civil Rights: Founded the school’s Council for Unity chapter at Edward R. Murrow High School, successfully bringing students together in support of racial harmony and civil rights.

• Leadership Capacity Building: Successfully supervised and mentored principals across NYC, consistently developing actionable strategies for new and aspiring school leaders.

Current Work

• Consultant & Mentor, Executive Leadership Institute: Mentoring and guiding new school leaders to drive ongoing school transformation.

• Instructor, Hunter College: Teaching in the Graduate School District Leader Program, preparing the next generation of district administrators.

Areas of Expertise

• Instructional Leadership & School Transformation

• Educational Equity & Inclusive School Design

• Practical & Responsible AI Integration in Education

• Principal Mentorship & Executive Leadership Development

• Technology Integration for Administrative Efficiency

Publications and Presentations

• AI in Education Workshops: Conducts extensive training for teachers and school leaders on utilizing AI to improve leadership efficiency and instructional practice.

• Leadership Professional Development: Facilitates ongoing workshops for aspiring and current administrators on leadership and instructional practice.

• Historical Perspectives: Conducts specialized academic workshops on current German history and international perspectives on Abraham Lincoln.

Education: Holds a Master’s degree in History and a Postgraduate degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Brooklyn College.

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