Joe Howe was appointed Superintendent of Schools in Freehold Borough in September 2021.  Prior to becoming Superintendent he was Assistant Superintendent of Business/Board Secretary in the District for seven years.  During his time in Freehold Borough he oversaw the construction of major additions and renovations at the Park Avenue Complex and Freehold Learning Center.  As the financial leader of our schools he worked with the community to double the amount of state aid Freehold Borough receives to ensure all of our students receive a thorough and efficient education.  Before coming to Freehold Borough he worked as the Assistant Business Administrator for a large school district in Middlesex County overseeing operations and finance.  Prior to his career in education he was a certified public accountant working with the state and federal government.  He holds a Bachelors in Political Science, Masters Degree in Accounting, Educational Leadership Specialist Degree, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership Management and Policy which he earned from Seton Hall University.