Michael Kozak, EdD
Kozak is a veteran school administrator and education researcher who specializes in integrating innovative strategies and technology in K-12 education. He has more than 30 years of experience as a teacher, principal and superintendent at schools and school districts in New Jersey. Kozak has led major school district restructuring, implementing full-day kindergarten, change management, building K-12 and university partnerships, and developing and advocating for school funding strategies.
Kozak’s research centers on educational performance assessment, innovation and creativity in education, teacher retention, and change management. He has published and presented on the role of administrators in evaluating and improving the performance of schools; integrating artificial intelligence tools into planning, teaching and tutoring; teacher retention, and how to improve school leadership.
Kozak has appeared before state government committees to testify and advocate for increasing state aid for schools, improving student academic performance, fostering positive learning environments, integrating real-life experiences for students through internships and apprenticeships, integrating technology into curricula, developing professional development for teachers and providing effective resources for schools serving high-need populations. He has also shared his expertise and commented in media stories about school district reform, superintendent-board of education relationships, school administrative ethics and school funding.