Dr. Thomas McBryde Jr.

Dr. Thomas McBryde Jr. serves as Superintendent for Hackensack Public Schools since December 2023, previously holding the position of Deputy Superintendent of Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion at Norwalk Public Schools from August 2021 to December 2023, where efforts focused on fostering a culture of equity and inclusion. Dr. McBryde's extensive experience includes various roles at the New York City Department of Education, culminating in the position of Community Superintendent of District 19, along with earlier leadership positions such as Vice Principal at Clayton County Public Schools and Co-Director at KIPP Achieve Academy. An advocate for educational equity, Dr. McBryde's educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Argosy University, a Master of Science from Baruch College, and a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Morehouse College.