Anthony Mignella Among Education Dive's Rising Stars for Driving Inclusion, Curriculum and Learning
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Meet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at Baldwin Union Free School District in New York
A former principal with more than 23 years of overall experience as an educator, Anthony Mignella works closely with Superintendent Shari Camhi to co-lead the implementation of innovative and equitable curriculum and programming with an eye toward engaging students and educators alike.
Among his accolades, the district credits him with helping to raise its graduation rate to 97% since becoming assistant superintendent in 2016, in addition to helping it rank among U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools for the last two years. At the elementary and middle school levels, his accomplishments also include improving math and science curriculum introducing an interdisciplinary STEAM program, and launching algebra for all at the 8th-grade level.
He also initiated “Better World Day,” in which 7th- and 8th-graders participate in a year-long, interdisciplinary civics research expedition to understand a local/regional/world problem and enhance their critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
As the head of the district’s instructional technology program, Mignella has undertaken efforts to improve internal operations and was critical to ensuring teachers and students could fully participate in remote learning. He also oversees professional development initiatives including a New Teachers Cohort Program, an administrative retreat, and monthly professional learning sessions.
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