Parsippany BOE Appoints New Superintendent Of Schools

PARSIPPANY, NJ — The Parsippany Board of Education has welcomed the newest Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Karen Chase.

The Board of Ed. appointed Chase at a meeting on Wednesday, and she will begin her tenure as Superintendent on Oct. 1.

Chase most recently worked as Superintendent for the Branchburg Township School District. Before that, she served as a teacher, a supervisor of instruction in the Montville Township School District, and an assistant superintendent in the School District of the Chathams.

“It is a privilege to have been selected to lead a district as dynamic and diverse as Parsippany,” said Chase. “Although I officially begin in October, I am already focused on learning from the work that is underway and building relationships across the district. I have great respect for the dedication of our educators and leaders, and I believe my role is to support their work, remove barriers, and help create the conditions where both students and staff can thrive. I look forward to partnering with the Parsippany community in the important work ahead.”

The new appointee holds degrees in English Education and Educational Psychology and earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy.

Chase also serves as a mentor for the New Jersey School Administrator Residency Program, where she “supports aspiring superintendents and district leaders through formal mentor training and leadership development.”

According to the Board of Ed., Chase has vast experience in curriculum design, budget navigation, and “developing systems that help schools operate more effectively.”

Chase’s appointment comes months after Parsippany’s current Superintendent of Schools Robert Sutter announced his retirement.

Sutter announced his retirement in November 2024, and will officially step down as Superintendent on July 1.

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District serves more than 7,000 students across ten elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.