AboutOur Founder

Donald J. DeSanto

was a school psychologist and a certified school administrator. He founded The Rugby School at Woodfield in 1977. At that time, The Rugby School at Woodfield was approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education to accept learning disabled and behaviorally challenged students.


"Provide a nurturing environment for special education students to maximize their potentials while exploring their unique abilities."


Donald J. DeSanto
Founder of The Rugby School at Woodfield