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Michael Ben-David J.D./M.Ed.

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Superintendent of Schools at Tenafly Public Schools
📍 Tenafly, New Jersey, United States

Michael Ben-David is an experienced educator with a 25-year career dedicated to student growth. As Superintendent of Tenafly Public Schools, he leads one of New Jerseys premier districts. His background is unique, having earned a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law and starting his career as an attorney before transitioning into education.

Originally from North Jersey, Michael currently resides in Bergen County with his wife and two children. A history buff at heart, he spent a decade as a high school teacher and a highly successful varsity soccer coach, winning multiple league and county championships. He is also a Trustee for Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Unique fact: Before becoming a superintendent, he briefly worked as an attorney and clerk in the United States Federal Courts.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Superintendent of Schools
Location
Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Assertive
Example Seeker
Curious

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Student Achievement
His stated mission for over two decades is to improve student growth and achievement, a philosophy he applies in leading high-performing school districts.
Educational Leadership
Has held top leadership roles as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Principal in several of New Jersey's largest and most successful school districts.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Superintendent of Schools
Tenafly Public Schools
8-2015 - 7-2023
Superintendent of Schools
West Morris Regional High School District (IB World District)
2010 - 2015
Assistant Superintendent, Director of Secondary Education & Principal
Wayne Township Public Schools
2009 - 2010
School Administrator/Advocate
Community Charter School of Paterson
1999 - 2009
Teacher & Varsity Boys/Girls Soccer Coach
Paramus & Hoboken High Schools
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1993 - 1996
Juris Doctor
Seton Hall University School of Law
2006 - 2008
(M.Ed.)
CSE
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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