The Center School, Somerset, NJ
Ronald P. Rinaldi, Ed.D. has a diverse work experience spanning over 30 years. Ronald P. currently serves as the Executive Director of The Center School in Somerset, NJ. Prior to this role, they were the Principal of the same school, where they demonstrated strong organizational leadership and fostered a culture of excellence, teamwork, and collaboration. Rinaldi also held the position of Supervisor of Special Education at The Center School, where they provided support and assistance to the school administration team.
Before joining The Center School, Rinaldi worked as a History Teacher and Safety/Security Coordinator at the same institution. Ronald P. taught U.S. History and World History and was responsible for maintaining the safety and security management plan of the school.
In addition to their work at The Center School, Rinaldi has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Warren County Community College and Union County College, teaching U.S. History, Western Civilization, and other subjects. Ronald P. also has extensive law enforcement experience, having served as an Investigator at both the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, where they held the role of Detective and was involved in various investigations and specialized tasks.
Earlier in their career, Rinaldi worked as a Detective at the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office and as a Trooper 1st Class at the Delaware State Police. Ronald P. also taught History at The Pennington Prep School and Raritan Valley Community College as an Adjunct Professor.
Overall, Rinaldi's work experience showcases their expertise in education, administration, law enforcement, and teaching.
Ronald P. Rinaldi, Ed.D. completed their Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, graduating between 2010 and 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Military History from Duke University from 1984 to 1986. Ronald P.'sundergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), was earned in History from The George Washington University from 1980 to 1984. In addition to their formal education, Ronald P. Rinaldi has obtained various certifications, including COVID-19 Contact Tracing from Coursera in 2020 and certifications in Principal, New Jersey School Safety Specialist, Supervisor, and Teacher of Students With Disabilities from relevant educational institutions.
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The Center School, Somerset, NJ
The Center School is a private, non-profit, state-accredited day school for classified students placed directly from their local school districts. All students have an individual education plan (IEP). Our academic and behavior support programs are designed with each child’s needs in mind. Founded in September 1971 in Bound Brook, New Jersey by a small group of concerned parents and educators, the school has 50 years of experience working with learning-disabled and emotionally fragile students. Today, the school is located in Somerset, New Jersey just off Exit 12 of Route 287. The student population comes from over 50 sending school districts. The school houses an Elementary School, Middle School, and High School that provide individualized programs which adhere to New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and are driven by each students’ IEP. Additionally, the school has a Work Readiness Transition Program for students ages 18-21. This program is designed to help students explore diverse opportunities in making a smooth transition from high school to adult life. The transition program offers Structured Learning Experiences in various locations and businesses in the community with Community Based Instruction for functional adult living skills practice that is meaningful to students. At the Center School students receive OT, Speech and Language, and Counseling services. The academic program includes common core courses, electives such as music, art, and industrial arts, extra-curricular activities (clubs, sports), and both academic and reward trips. The school has also incorporated remote learning and provides a synchronous instructional program for in-person and remote learning students.