Dr. Michael Nagler

Dr. Michael Nagler is the Superintendent of the Mineola School District, a suburb of NYC. Mike began his career as a social studies teacher in NYC. While teaching he earned his doctorate from Columbia University and accepted an administrative position with Mineola in 1999. During his twenty five years with the district, he has been a big proponent of using technology to engage students in rigorous content. Dr. Nagler was the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year and was a Finalist for the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year. He recent published a book entitled: The Design Thinking, Entrepreneurial, Visionary Planning Leader- a Practical Guide for Thriving in Ambiguity He was recently named the 2024 CoSN and AASA EmpowerED Superintendent of the year for 2024 as well as District Administrators Top 100 influencers in Education.