James Hickey, Ph.D. has been a teacher for more than thirty years with experience working in independent, Catholic, boarding, and public secondary schools. The tenth Head of Austin Prep, Dr. Hickey came to Austin Prep in July 2013 after serving as the Dean of Academic Affairs at The Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey.
An educator who has held several senior leadership roles in secondary schools, Dr. Hickey has been a leader in educational change for most of his professional career. In 2009, Dr. Hickey was named the New Jersey Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) for his work in transforming one of the largest public high schools in the nation. He was recognized for his work by the United States Secretary of Education and the New Jersey Commissioner of Education.
Since arriving at Austin Prep, Dr. Hickey successfully brought to completion two strategic plans and is currently leading the School through its third five-year strategic plan . Under his leadership, Austin Prep has experienced capacity enrollment, an increase in the number of teaching faculty, and innovation in academic offerings and student experiences outside the classroom. During his tenure, Austin Prep has invested more than $22 million in facility modernization and upgrades.
A Knight of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Dr. Hickey was recognized by the National Catholic Education Association in 2025 for outstanding achievement in support of Catholic education. He has presented numerous times at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) to share his experiences with leadership and governance with other educators. Dr. Hickey has also led Visiting Committees for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Commission on Independent Schools (NEASC-CIS) to support member schools in their accreditation process.
Dr. Hickey with Archbishop Richard Henning.
#J-18808-Ljbffr...Job Description Job Description Diverse practice with a rich history is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join their growing team! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan Anderson Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending...
...Job Description Job Description Job Title:Senior Social Media Manager Location:Orange County, California Employment Type:Full-... ...effectiveness. Qualifications Minimum of5 years of experiencein social media management, digital marketing, ora related...
Job Description Job Description Join Our Clients Vibrant and Diverse Team! Are you ready to jump into the heart of a thriving, family-owned business nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Vermont? Look no further. We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals...
...that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and... ...Equivalencies, Set Points, etc.). Designs and conducts tests or experiments, evaluate and correlate data, organize and plan work....
...Job Description Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Psychiatric ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: ASAP ~ Duration: 13 weeks ~40...