8/4/2026
Dear Marlboro Middle School Families,
I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself as the new Principal of Marlboro Middle School. If you were to ask families I have worked with throughout my career, I hope they would tell you that I am a passionate educator, a strong advocate for children, and someone who believes deeply in the power of relationships. Building meaningful connections with students, families, and staff is at the heart of my leadership philosophy. I look forward to working collaboratively with our school community to provide an experience that supports our students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
The 2026–2027 school year marks my twenty-second year serving the Marlboro Township Public School District. I began my career as a teacher at Marlboro Memorial Middle School before acting as Assistant Principal at Marlboro Memorial Middle School, Frank Defino Elementary School, and the David Abbott Early Learning Center. I then transitioned to the district's central office as the Supervisor of Instructional Technology. For nearly the past decade, I have had the privilege of serving as the Principal of Marlboro Elementary School.
While I am proud of my professional accomplishments, they pale in comparison to the pride I have as a father to my daughter, Olivia, and my son, Joseph, and as a husband to my wife, Kristen. Every professional decision I make is grounded in one simple question: What would I want for my own family? That perspective guides my work each day and reinforces my commitment to fostering a school community built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. My door is always open, and I welcome conversations about our shared mission of helping every child thrive.
Over the past several weeks, I have had the unique opportunity to work alongside Mrs. Nieliwocki as we both transition into our new roles. I can wholeheartedly say that I have never worked with someone who demonstrates such unwavering dedication and an extraordinary work ethic. It was evident in every interaction how deeply she cared for the students, staff, and families of Marlboro Middle School. We wish her a happy and well-deserved retirement. She has left an incredible legacy, and I recognize that I have very large shoes to fill.
I am excited to reconnect with my former Marlboro Elementary School students as they begin this next chapter and equally excited to meet the many new students and families who make up the Marlboro Middle School community.
If your family is attending one of our sixth-grade open houses on August 28 or August 31, I look forward to meeting you there. For all other families, I look forward to meeting you at Back-to-School Night on September 29.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, ideas, words of encouragement, or simply want to introduce yourself. I am honored to join the Marlboro Middle School community, and I look forward to an outstanding school year together.
Warmly,
Mitchell Shatz
Principal
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