08/18/2026
The Washington Township Public Schools proudly announces the appointment of George R. Passante III to the position of Assistant Principal (Director of Athletics) effective September 1, 2026. Passante will replace retiring administrator Kevin P. Murphy, who has served in the role for 24 years. Passante’s appointment was approved by the Washington Township Board of Education at its July 28th public meeting.
Passante brings more than 25 years of experience to his new position. As an educator, Mr. Passante has taught Special Education in Washington Township and at Kingsway Regional, and subsequently worked as an Assistant Principal at Kingsway High School, Delsea High School, Bunker Hill Middle School in Washington Township, and Washington Township High School. Passante has extensive experience in athletics, both as an athlete and as a coach, making him the perfect fit in his new role.
“Mr. Passante is a dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented administrator. He has a genuine way of connecting with students, staff, and families,” WTHS Executive Principal Raymond F. Anderson III said. “He truly loves both our WTHS community and Washington Township at large. He has achieved a lifelong dream in becoming the athletic director here at WTHS. We are proud of his accomplishments, and wish him continued success and happiness in his new role.”
Passante most recently served as Assistant Principal at Washington Township High School, where he oversaw student discipline for over 500 students, co-supervised the Physical Education Department, and coordinated the school’s crisis response plan. Across previous leadership roles in his career, Passante has chaired 504 and Intervention & Referral Services (IR&S) teams, led district-wide bullying prevention initiatives, and evaluated faculty using instructional frameworks including Marzano, Danielson, and McREL.
In addition to strong administrative expertise, Passante possesses a rich background in special education and athletics. He spent a decade as a self-contained special education teacher while simultaneously serving as Assistant to the Athletic Director at Kingsway High School. During his career, Passante has coached varsity and youth athletics across multiple sports, including basketball, baseball, football, and softball, where he was a part of multiple sectional championships and one state championship.
"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Murphy for his 24 years of dedication and outstanding leadership in our school and community,” Passante said. “Filling his shoes will be an immense task, but I am extremely excited for this opportunity. I look forward to doing everything in my power to ensure the proud athletic traditions of Washington Township remain a pillar of this community for years to come."
Passante holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University, a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, and completed the New Jersey Teacher Certification Program at Rutgers University. He holds New Jersey Standard Certificates as a Principal, Supervisor, and as a Teacher of the Handicapped. Passante is an active member of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
