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 Elementary Schools Ranking
• 2022 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2023 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Elementary Schools Ranking
• 2023 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2024 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Elementary Schools Ranking
• 2024 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Middle Schools Ranking
• 2024 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2025 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Elementary Schools Ranking
• 2025 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Middle Schools Ranking
• 2025 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking
• 2026 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Elementary Schools Ranking
• 2026 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Middle Schools Ranking
• 2026 U.S. News & World Report America's Best High Schools Ranking

2021-2022

In accordance with the PA School Code, the North Pocono School District is required to conduct an annual evaluation of the superintendent based on a set of objective performance standards. The rubric utilized for the superintendent evaluation in the North Pocono School District can be viewed by clicking here.

On June 9, 2022, the North Pocono School District Board of Education conducted a performance assessment of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Daniel J. Powell, for the 2021-2022 school year. During that performance assessment, the Board determined that Dr. Powell had satisfactorily met the objective performance standards.

2022-2023

In accordance with the PA School Code, the North Pocono School District is required to conduct an annual evaluation of the superintendent based on a set of objective performance standards. The rubric utilized for the superintendent evaluation in the North Pocono School District can be viewed clicking here.

On May 4, 2023, the North Pocono School District Board of Education conducted a performance assessment of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Daniel J. Powell, for the 2022-2023 school year. During that performance assessment, the Board determined that Dr. Powell had satisfactorily met the objective performance standards.

2023-2024

In accordance with the PA School Code, the North Pocono School District is required to conduct an annual evaluation of the superintendent based on a set of objective performance standards. The rubric utilized for the superintendent evaluation in the North Pocono School District can be viewed by clicking here.

On May 8, 2024, the North Pocono School District Board of Education conducted a performance assessment of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Daniel J. Powell, for the 2023-2024 school year. During that performance assessment, the Board determined that Dr. Powell had satisfactorily met the objective performance standards.

2024-2025

In accordance with the PA School Code, the North Pocono School District is required to conduct an annual evaluation of the superintendent based on a set of objective performance standards. The rubric utilized for the superintendent evaluation in the North Pocono School District can be viewed by clicking here.

On May 7, 2025, the North Pocono School District Board of Education conducted a performance assessment of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Daniel J. Powell, for the 2024-2025 school year. During that performance assessment, the Board determined that Dr. Powell had satisfactorily met the objective performance standards.

To enhance the district's strong connection with the the community, the superintendent produces an ongoing video series called, "From the Superintendent's Desk." Here, the superintendent will highlight the good things happening in our district and discuss pertinent issues affecting public education for the benefit of parents, students, and taxpayers alike. You can link to these videos in one of three ways:

1. Find the link for "From the Desk" under "Superintendent" in the menu, or
2. Click here to visit the "From the Superintendent's Desk" webpage directly, or
3. Click here to visit the YouTube playlist (opens in a new window/tab).