Between the ages of 7 to 16, Dr. Small attended seven schools in three countries and three states, seeing firsthand both the power of education to transform lives and the “savage inequalities” (which is how Jonathan Kozol described one of these schools) that result when students are not afforded the best instruction, resources, and guidance. These experiences left an indelible mark on Dr. Small and are why he pursued a career in education.
Dr. Small received a B.A. at Rutgers University, an M.A. at Columbia University/Teachers College and an M.A. in Educational Administration at Kean University. He completed his Doctorate in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. With over 20 years experience in the field, he has served as a middle and high school teacher, vice principal, and principal; most recently he served as District Supervisor of Humanities for New Brunswick Public Schools. Dr. Small joined CAPS in July 2022, bringing his passion to annihilate “savage inequalities” to our own schools.
During his career, Dr. Small has received several awards and recognitions including serving as a US Educator Delegate to Beijing, China and a grant at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He also received a Fulbright-Hays Fellowship in Southern Africa, including Swaziland (Eswatini), South Africa, Lesotho, and Mozambique. In this role, he spent two months conducting research with teachers in various secondary schools and universities throughout the region. Dr. Small currently serves as a Commissioner at the Edison Housing Authority and a board member for Edison Affordable Housing.
