MacKey Pendergrast

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About MacKey Pendergrast

Education Executive & Strategic LeaderCurrently serving as Education Strategist at GoGuardian, partnering with state and district leadership to advance educational technology solutions. Previously led the Morris School District as Superintendent of Schools, recognized as New Jersey's Superintendent of the Year (NJASA, 2020).As Superintendent of the Morris School District (2015-2023), spearheaded comprehensive district reform that yielded measurable improvements in student achievement and equity:• Led implementation of data-driven instructional framework combining mastery learning, strategic technology integration, and innovative assessment practices• Achieved significant gains in student performance (2015-2019)- Middle school literacy improvements: African-American students (+35%), Hispanic students (+51%), students with IEPs (+29%)- 270% increase in achievement among economically disadvantaged students- AP participation and success rates more than doubled (24% to 57%)- Reduced suspension rates by 75%These outcomes attracted national recognition:• Featured in "Making School Integration Work: Lessons from Morris"(Tractenberg & Roda, 2019)• Selected as one of nine superintendents nationwide to present on Equity and Excellence at the National Press Club• Recognized for pioneering work in data interoperability and whole-child assessmentPrior Experience:• District Director of Staff Development (7 years)• High School History Teacher (15 years)Areas of Expertise- Educational Leadership- Strategic Planning- Data-Driven Decision Making- Professional Development- Equity-Focused Reform- Technology IntegrationWould you like me to adjust any part of this profile further.