Par-Troy Principal Named 'Visionary'

Thursday's Parsippany Board of Education meeting got off to a rousing start with the presentation of honors to one of the school district's own.

Angelina Martino-Finnegan, principal of Rockaway Meadow Elementary School in Lake Hiawatha, is receiving high honors from the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association: the Visionary Principal of the Year - Elementary and the National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal of the Year awards.

"She is a leading advocate for our public school system," said Superintendent of Schools LeRoy Seitz as he gave Martino-Finnegan a congratulatory plaque from the district. "We should be proud to be a colleague of Angelina's."

The 15-year principal offered thanks to the school board, Seitz, and her "wonderful families, teachers and students."

"It's unfair only one name can go on the award," she said, praising the district's "caring and dedicated individuals."

"It represents our collective efforts and all the great things that go on in Parsippany," Martino-Finnegan continued. "It's an honor to work for you."

She will receive the state and national awards in October.