Meet Dr. Barbara Sargent
Dr. Barbara Sargent
Superintendent of Schools for the Hermon School Department
SESSION | Breakout Session One (Morning)
Commanding the Long Game: How Today’s Women Leaders Navigate the Hurdles of Professional Endurance
This session offers a thoughtful look at how women leaders can navigate the middle and later stages of their careers with grace and resilience. We will explore how to balance the demands of high-level roles while staying true to your personal values and professional goals.
Key discussion points include:
Valuing Our Strengths: Recognizing the qualities women bring to leadership that foster long-term stability.
Mindful Reputation Management: Protecting your professional standing and staying authentic to your brand.
Lifting as We Climb: The importance of supporting peers and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Staying Attuned: Developing a steady habit of monitoring industry shifts to navigate change with confidence.
ABOUT DR. BARBARA
Dr. Barbara Sargent is a distinguished educational leader with over 30 years of experience driving academic innovation and organizational excellence. Currently serving as the Superintendent of Schools for the Hermon School Department in Maine, she has previously led several high-performing New Jersey districts, including West Morris Regional and Parsippany-Troy Hills.
A recognized expert in strategic planning and instructional leadership, Dr. Sargent has successfully implemented 1:1 technology initiatives, expanded STEM, AP and IB programs, and managed annual operating budgets exceeding $175 million. Her career is marked by prestigious honors, including being named the 2024 Morris County Superintendent of the Year and the 2003 New Jersey Principal of the Year for Central NJ.
Dr. Sargent is a prolific writer and speaker on the evolution of female leadership, having presented her research at the Women’s Leadership Conference at Oxford University. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision from Seton Hall University and continues to mentor the next generation of school leaders.