Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod awarded the 2022 NJPTA Meritorious Service Award.
Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod was awarded the 2022 NJPTA Meritorious Service Award.

Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association, spoke at the New Jersey PTA’s 121st annual conference Saturday, April 2, on the topic of “What I’ve Learned from Parents, Teachers and Children.”

He also was awarded the 2022 New Jersey PTA Meritorious Service Award. The award, which was presented by NJPTA President Candy Fredericks, referenced the many years Feinsod has spent as an educational leader promoting child advocacy.

The conference, held April 1-2 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Fairfield, also featured remarks by Acting Commissioner of Education Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, while Ray Pinney, NJSBA director of county activities and member engagement, moderated a panel discussion on the governance of local school districts.