Superintendent

Dear North Pocono Families,

I am honored to serve as the educational leader of the North Pocono School District. Long before my graduation from North Pocono in 1991, I strived to accomplish goals that would one day allow me to give back to the North Pocono community.  Upon being hired by the district in 1996, I rose through the ranks with my objective being to always help as many students as possible.  I have served the district as an instructional aide, Kindergarten teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and now Superintendent of Schools.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from King’s College, a Master of Science degree in Special Education from Marywood University and a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University.

Along with a committed board, a strong administrative team, dedicated faculty and staff, fantastic students and energetic community members, I vow to maintain the mission of the district which is to educate and challenge all students to their maximum potential and prepare them for the demands of a global society.

I am and always will be NP Proud!

Sincerely,

Daniel J. Powell, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Our district's exceptional educational professionals have established award-winning academic programs for students.  To prepare students for the ever-changing demands of our society, we will continue to improve and adjust these programs. We are extremely proud of the national recognition the North Pocono School District has received over years.

• 2011 College Board/AP District Honor Roll
• 2012 College Board/AP District Honor Roll
• 2013 College Board/AP District Honor Roll
• 2013 Newsweek America’s Best High Schools
• 2014 College Board/AP District Honor Roll
• 2015 College Board/AP District Honor Roll
• 2015 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools
• 2016 College Board/AP District Honor Roll
• 2016 Washington Post America’s Most Challenging High Schools
• 2017 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2017 Washington Post America’s Most Challenging High Schools
• 2018 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2018 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools
• 2019 Jay Matthew's Challenge Index America's Most Challenging High Schools
• 2019 Jefferson Elementary Center National Blue Ribbon School
• 2019 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2020 Newsweek America's Best STEM High Schools Ranking
• 2020 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2021 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2022 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2022 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Elementary Schools Ranking

Annually, the Board of Education conducts an evaluation of the Superintendent's job performance. Below, please find the link to the most recent evaluation of the Superintendent.

Evaluation of the Superintendent by the Board of Education