Christopher Mingoia

Presently, serving as the Principal (Grades 9-12) at North Arlington High School North Arlington, New Jersey (from September 2016- Present). Before this worked as Principal (Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 8th) at Toussaint L’Ouverture – Marquise de Lafayette School No. 6 Elizabeth, New Jersey (from July 2011 to September 2016); Vice Principal (Grades Pre- Kindergarten – 8th) at Ronald Reagan School No. 30 Elizabeth, New Jersey (from January 2009 – June 2011).

Also served as School Disciplinarian (Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 8th) at Monsignor Joao S. Antao School No. 31, Elizabeth, New Jersey (from August 2006 – June 2008); School Disciplinarian (Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 8th) at Dr. Albert Einstein School No. 29, Elizabeth, New Jersey (from November 2005 to July 2006); and Physical Education/Health Teacher (Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 8th) at Westminster School #26, Elizabeth, New Jersey (from September 1999 to November 2005).

Served as Varsity Baseball Coach at St. Mary’s High School, Elizabeth, New Jersey (from 2006 - 2008). Before this, was the Head Middle School Soccer Coach (from 2000 - 2006), Head Middle School Baseball Coach (from 2003 - 2006), & Head Middle School Girls Basketball Coach (from 2002 - 2006) at Westminster School #26, Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Developed an early college program in North Arlington High School that allowed students to take college level class and earn an Associate Degree from Bergen Community College while still in High School.

Has done Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education from Kean University, Union, NJ (June 1999) and Master in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College, Detroit, MI (December 2003). Completed 32 Advanced Masters Credits from Fresno Pacific University, Physical Education and Health Sciences (April 2005).

Holds Praxis: Physical Education/Health, NJ Certification in Physical Education/Health; New Jersey Supervisors Certificate (January 2007); & NJ Excel Program School Administrators Principal Certification (July 2008).

Likes to play Golf and spend time with family at the beach and outdoors. Also, enjoys bike riding, fishing, swimming, soccer, gymnastic matches, dance and play theatre.

Participated in the Polar Plunge (Special Olympics), NJ MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Walk, and is involved with Boy's and Girl's Club of NJ.