LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ -- Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins of Linden Public Schools took center stage as one of five featured superintendents during a high-impact panel discussion at the New Jersey School Boards Associationโs โWorkshop 2025,โ where she showcased how Lindenโs district-wide use of Apple technology has revolutionized learning across all grade levels.
The session, titled โLeadership in Action: Aligning Technology with School Priorities,โ was held on Day Two of the stateโs premier education leadership convention, hosted October 21โ23 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Perkins joined fellow education leaders Dr. Edward Aldarelli (Edison), Erskine Glover (Hillside), James Earle (Trenton), and Rashon Hasan (Plainfield) to share how their districts are leveraging Apple technology to empower educators and students alike.
โTools will evolve. Technology will change. But our focus must always remain on the children โ as creators, innovators, and leaders,โ Perkins told the audience. โThey constantly show us who they are, and itโs our job to continue to expose them, guide them, and lead them forward.โ
Spotlighting Lindenโs Apple Legacy
Perkins offered a powerful overview of Lindenโs 12-year journey with Apple toolsโa commitment that culminated just weeks ago when Linden Public Schools was named an Apple Distinguished School District. This designation recognizes districts that demonstrate innovation, leadership, and educational excellence using Apple technology across their systems
Lindenโs Leadership Delegation
Joining Superintendent Perkins at Workshop 2025 were Board President Dr. Marlene Berghammer, Vice President Malaysia Thomas, Board Members Brianna Armstead and Antoinette Pino, along with Business Administrator and Board Secretary John Serapiglia, Assistant Business Administrator Pamela Caporale, and Human Resources Director Dr. Kayla Lott. Throughout the week, this leadership team engaged in a robust lineup of professional development sessions focused on student mental health, contract negotiations, curriculum innovation, and strategies for strengthening community engagementโgaining insights that will help shape the future of Linden Public Schools.