New Super For Middlesex Co. Vocational & Technical Schools

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) Board of Education has appointed Jorge E. Diaz as the new superintendent of schools, the County announced Wednesday. Diaz is scheduled to take over from Robert P. Mooney on April 1. Mooney was appointed interim superintendent in August 2021.

Diaz has served as the superintendent of schools for South Amboy School District for the past five years and has been an educator for more than two decades.

“Leading a public school district that serves such a diverse population and offers the broad range of educational opportunities available at MCVTS is no small task, but I believe Jorge E. Diaz is up to the challenge,” Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners Director Ronald G. Rios said in a statement.

“We, in Middlesex County, are proud of the many assets our county has at our disposal, and Mr. Diaz is a reflection of that.”

Middlesex County Commissioner Chanelle Scott McCullum, chair of the community advisory committee which assisted the Board of Education in the search process said the selection of Diaz will ensure the district has a “strong and compassionate leader at the helm.”

Finding the right person for the job was not an easy task, said Keith Jones II, President of the MCVTS Board of Education. But Diaz’s “unique skills” and background in educational administration and teaching “makes him the right leader for our students, parents, and entire school community.”

Diaz began his career in education in 1999 as a technology specialist and teacher for the Union City Board of Education in Union City, New Jersey. During his eight-year stint he taught sixth, seventh, and eight grade students; was a member of the School Technology Task Force and Budget Task Force; served as an advisor for afterschool programs; and coached the high school varsity wrestling team.

He then spent 10 years as a high school and elementary school principal in New Brunswick before accepting the role of superintendent of schools for South Amboy Public Schools in January 2017.

“I am honored to accept the position of Superintendent of Schools for MCVTS,” Diaz said in a statement.

“I look forward to applying the experience and expertise acquired throughout my more than 20 years in education – as a superintendent, an administrator, and a classroom teacher – to this new role. More importantly, I’m excited for the opportunity to work with leaders throughout the county, higher education, and the private sector to enact my vision of rebranding the MCVTS and its curriculum to better prepare students for the evolving workforce. ”

MCVTS has six schools located on five campuses throughout Middlesex County, including East Brunswick, Edison, Perth Amboy, Piscataway and Woodbridge.

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