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Michael DiPaola

Dr. Michael DiPaolaMichael DiPaola joined the faculty of the Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership Program of the School of Education at William & Mary in1998.  Professor DiPaola's career in public education spanned three decades, including a decade of classroom teaching.  He served as an assistant principal in a 7-12 school and as principal of a 10 - 12 senior high school.

Prior to joining the faculty at the university, he was the Superintendent of the Public Schools in Pitman, New Jersey for six years. His teaching and research interests include the interactions of professionals in school organizations, school leadership, improving instruction and the superintendency.