Lawrence School District’s Ross Kasun Named Mercer Superintendent Of The Year

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - The Mercer County Association of School Administrators (MCASA) has named Lawrence School District’s Ross Kasun the 2023 Mercer County Superintendent of the Year.

Kasun has served Mercer County and the Lawrence Township Public School District for the past five years. Kasun was also previously named the Superintendent of the Year by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators.

“Dr. Kasun is a talented and dedicated school leader who is held in high regard by his colleagues,” MCASA President and West Windsor Plainsboro School District Superintendent David Aderhold said in a statement.

“His work and leadership during the past five school years is a testament to Dr. Kasun’s dedication to the students and staff of Lawrence. He is an outstanding selection as the 2023 Mercer County Superintendent of the Year and we offer him our thanks and congratulations on his upcoming retirement.”

Kasun announced his retirement in May. His retirement will be effective Sept. 1.

After leaving the school district, Kasun will be taking up a new role as a product development specialist for an educational technology firm. In his new role, he will be working with a team to create learning opportunities for students using virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence.

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