Samuel dela Cruz joins Freehold Borough School District as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in August of 2016. He brings with him over 16 years of experience in public education with an extensive background in educational leadership, curriculum development, innovative instructional strategies, and effective use of assessment data to drive instructions and programs. His diverse experience in education includes serving as a classroom teacher, middle school Vice Principal, district Supervisor of Instruction, and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment in urban, suburban, and charter school settings. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University, M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Fordham University, and Ed.D. in Executive Leadership from Fordham University. He firmly believes that every child has innate talents and skills that can be cultivated to succeed in life.