Dr. Antunes Named Hillsborough's New Superintendent Of Schools

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Dr. Lisa M. Antunes was unanimously appointed by the Hillsborough Township Board of Education as Superintendent of Schools effective this past Tuesday.

Antunes has been serving as Hillsborough’s Acting Superintendent since October when Dr. Jorden Schiff abruptly resigned due to issues related to the district's ongoing financial troubles, fighting over the teachers contract and the rejection of the school referendum in March 2019.

Before taking the reigns Antunes had served as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction since August of 2005 and Acting Superintendent of Schools in 2007.

Antunes began her career in public schools as a special education teacher in Brooklyn, New York, then held a position, also in special education at Hillside High School.

Additionally, before working in Hillsborough, Antunes served as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson Township. She holds a B.S. and M.S. from St. John’s University, and an Ed.D. from Seton Hall University.

"Dr. Antunes has demonstrated exceptional leadership during all of her time in Hillsborough and especially as acting Superintendent during this very turbulent time," Board President Dr. Lorraine Soisson said. "She has been a huge part of the success of Hillsborough schools since joining our district in 2005. She has been an important part of our history and the Board looks forward to having her lead us into the future."

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