Holmdel School Principal Named Middle Level Administrator Of The Year

HOLMDEL, NJ — A Holmdel principal was recently recognized by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners for being named Middle Level Administrator of the Year.

Chantal Simonelli, the principal of William R. Satz School, was named the 2026 Middle Level Administrator of the Year by the NJ Association for Middle Level Education (NJAMLE) and was recognized during a commissioner meeting on July 16.

According to Commissioner Erik Anderson, recipients of the NJAMLE’s Middle Level Administrator of the Year award are recognized for creating meaningful learning experiences for middle school students and fostering positive school environments that help them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

“Congratulations to Ms. Simonelli on this well-deserved honor,” Anderson, liaison to the Monmouth County Superintendent of Schools, said. “Best wishes for a successful upcoming school year.”

The award Simonelli received “honors administrators who demonstrate excellence in leadership and a strong commitment to middle level education,” Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone added.

“The Board congratulates Ms. Simonelli on receiving this prestigious honor and commends her for her years of hard work and dedication to public education in New Jersey,” he continued.

To learn more, you can visit the Monmouth County website.