The Palmyra HS | MS Principal Search Committee is #PalmyraProud to announce their recommendation to appoint Mr. Daniel Licata to return to Palmyra as the NEW principal for Palmyra HS | MS!

We are excited to welcome Mr. Licata back to our family & expect him to start sometime at the end of October when his current commitment is completed.

Dear Palmyra Middle and High School Parents, Students and Staff,

It is an absolute honor to rejoin the Palmyra School District, now as the Principal of Palmyra Middle/High School.

My career in public education began 15 years ago at Palmyra High School as a social studies teacher in Room 15. I spent eight incredible years teaching and coaching the outstanding young people of this district. What always stood out to me was the daily support students gave one another. The size of our school and the close-knit relationships among students and staff fosters a spirit of inclusivity and belonging that left a lasting impression on me as an educator.

Since 2017, I have gained administrative experience at Riverside High School and Haddonfield Memorial High School.

At Riverside High School, I served as the Assistant Principal and Director for Student Activities, where I focused on improving instructional rigor, addressing curricular inefficiencies, tackling attendance issues, and maintaining a positive environment for our students to learn and grow.

In 2019, I took on the role of Assistant Principal for Student Achievement at Haddonfield Memorial High School. I was consistently inspired by the dedication of our students and staff as they strived daily to be the best they could be. From service projects to student performances and leadership opportunities, the work was nothing short of inspiring.

I am eager to bring what I have learned and implemented in these neighboring districts to Palmyra Middle/High School, tailoring it to meet the specific needs of our school.

In addition to my public education experience, I am working on my doctoral dissertation at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. My research focuses on how public schools, particularly those in southern New Jersey, can improve students' access to courses with high academic intensity.

I hold a Master of Science in Leadership in Education from Capella University and an undergraduate degree in Secondary Education (Social Studies) from Clemson University.

Throughout my career in public education, my focus has always been on enhancing resources to meet the needs of all students. At Palmyra Middle/High School, this will remain my priority. I have already spent many years working within the walls of this great school and know how much our students can achieve when we work together. This is a special school community, and by working together for our students, we will provide them with a great foundation for life-long success.

I am proud to be part of this school community. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Dan Licata