Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Aubrey Johnson is the Superintendent of New Brunswick Public Schools in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Northeastern University and earned his masters’ degree from New Jersey City University. He joined the Paterson Public Schools in 1995 where he served for over 19 years, including roles as a third-grade teacher, computer teacher, technology coordinator, vice-principal, principal, director of assessment, planning & evaluation, and assistant superintendent. This is where his leadership skills developed and he learned how to build community relationships, lead through adversity, and learned the concepts of strategic planning. Dr. Johnson was part of the effort to bring continuous positive change and academic success to Paterson Public Schools, including raising the graduation rate, implementing school choice, and working to ensure that Paterson Public Schools became a leader in urban education. He continued his work as a scholar-practitioner and earned his doctorate degree from Seton Hall University in 2017. Dr. Johnson was appointed Superintendent of New Brunswick Public Schools in 2015.