The Ewing Public School District has announced the appointment of Lisa E. Sabo as the new principal of Ewing High School.
Most recently, Sabo served as principal of Palmyra High School from 2017 to 2024, where she was instrumental in securing the Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certification and implementing the “No Place for Hate” initiative schoolwide. For her efforts, she received the NJ Lighthouse Award and the Nurtured Heart Approach Community Award of Excellence.
Prior to her tenure at Palmyra High School, Sabo was assistant principal at Bordentown Regional High School from 2012 to 2017 and was a special education teacher in the Bordentown Regional School District from 2003 to 2012. She began her teaching career at the Mercer County Special Services School District in 2002.
Sabo earned a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Scranton and a Bachelor of Arts in Teacher of the Handicapped from Holy Family University. She is certified as a principal and as teacher of the handicapped in New Jersey.
Her professional affiliations include the N.J. Principals and Supervisors Association, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the Burlington County Professional Development Institute.
“Ms. Sabo’s innovative approach to education, her dedication to student success, and her commitment to equity and inclusion make her an excellent choice for leading Ewing High School,” said David Gentile, superintendent of Ewing Public Schools. “We are confident that she will build upon the school’s strengths and guide it to new heights of academic and social achievement.”
Said a ETPS press release: “Ms. Sabo’s expertise in areas such as trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning workshops, and educational frameworks including IEPs, 504 plans, and MTSS will greatly benefit the Ewing High School community. Her proven track record of increasing dual credit and AP/IB offerings aligns perfectly with Ewing High School’s mission to provide a comprehensive and equitable education to all students”
Following the Board’s appointment, Ms. Sabo stated, “I am truly honored and excited to join the Ewing School District as the new principal of Ewing High School. The opportunity to lead such an amazing and diverse community is incredibly inspiring.”
Sabo said she is looking forward to collaborating with Ewing’s students, staff and families to continue fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment.
“Together, we will build on the strong foundation of Ewing High School and strive for excellence in all aspects of our students’ education and personal growth,” she said. “I am committed to making a positive impact and am eager to start this new journey with all of you.”
Ewing High School (Photo by Bill Sanservino.),
