Educational Titan Joins Montgomery Academy Board of Trustees

MENDHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Montgomery Academy proudly announces the addition of Anthony O’Donnell to the school’s Board of Trustees and that of its supporting Foundation. Mr. O’Donnell is the CEO of Innovative Educational Programs, LLC, (IEP) headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.  Mr. O’Donnell brings to Montgomery Academy a rich background in education and administration.  He has designed and marketed programs with particular emphasis on the development of creative models including highly specialized schools and student services in public-private educational partnerships.  Mr. O’Donnell also founded Independent Child Study Teams, Inc. (ICST) and Educational In-Roads; both premier companies.  He is a nationally known advocate for the needs of all students and the development of alternative approaches to educational services.  His programs ensure that all children have equal access to the scope of supports and quality 21st century education every young person deserves.

Board President J. Anthony Manger of Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A.,  said, “Tony’s vision is one in which all learning communities have the tools to develop meaningful solutions to very complex educational problems.  His forte is developing dynamic teams of expert teachers, leaders and administrators. We are excited about his trusteeship as Montgomery Academy enters its 40th year of service to unconventional learners from all over our state.  Please join our school community in welcoming Tony to our team, and more importantly, to our family.”

Montgomery Academy delivers individualized instruction, counseling, transition, performing arts, athletics, technology, social skills and summer programs to students from over fifty sending districts in eight New Jersey counties. Its mission is to support and nurture youngsters who have emotional, behavioral and learning challenges that have not been met in conventional public school settings. It's a place where students can truly be themselves -- guided toward self-confidence, self-governance and self-knowledge in a reassuring atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. Making choices, cultivating interests: these are at the heart of the Montgomery Academy experience. To learn more about how Montgomery Academy creates opportunity for students with disabilities, please visit www.montgomeryacademyonline.org or call the main office at 908.234.2840.

SOURCE Montgomery Academy