Gregory Cappello

Background

About Gregory Cappello

Superintendent at West Deptford Township, Gloucester County. Formerly the Principal of the Gloucester Township Campus of the Camden County Technical Schools, a National School of Character. I worked with students, staff, parents, community members, and members of industry to help shed the old stereotypical vocational school labels and help transform into a cutting edge Technical School. I started at the Athletic Director at Camden County Technical Schools. I moved to Assistant Principal and began applying to be a New Jersey School of Character. While Assistant Principal, I created three programs that were recognized as National Promising Practices. Those programs, the Student Improvement Group, the Character Development Program, and the Martial Arts Character Program, set the stage for a full-scale culture change at the Pennsauken Campus of Camden County Technical Schools where I worked. When the principal position became available, I was excited to continue the traditions that we started and I was eager to mentor the Gloucester Township Campus with their Character Education Programs. Soon they were named a State School of Character and a National School of Character. When the opportunity came up, I transferred to the Gloucester Township Campus to help shift their culture the way my team was able to at Pennsauken. Community Involvement I am an active part of the community in many ways especially in education. I serve on the Statewide DOE Title 1 Committee. I also work with many other schools administrators in an advisory capacity. I am an active advocate for education funding and work to ensure equity and diversity throughout the state. As the parent of four kids, I am involved in my kids’ education. I have been a Martial Arts Instructor for many years. I teach a mix of Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and boxing. As a Black Belt at Full Circle Martial Arts and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Ken Brach (Team Balance), I have the opportunity to work with great kids and give them the confidence, strength, and discipline that goes along with martial arts. I also compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with wins in many regional competitions.