The students in the Student Policy Initiative at Greenwich High School are familiar with limitations of the half hour Opportunity Block and have several suggestions to make the time more valuable. “Our vision is to make it (OB) a free environment like it is after school. You can force students to stay in their last block class, but you can’t force kids to be productive.” – Lucas Gazianis Continue Reading →
Dr. Jill Gildea
Recent Posts
Superintendent Appoints Interim Principal for Eastern Middle School
|
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Gildea has announced the appointment of Greenwich High School’s (GHS) Cantor House Administrator Mr. Jason Goldstein as the Interim Principal for Eastern Middle School, effective July 16, 2018. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Public Schools, Jason Goldstein, Ralph Mayo
…More Graduation Photos of the Greenwich High School’s Class of 2018
|
Here are more photos of the Class of 2018 participating in Greenwich High School’s 149th commencement. Congratulations! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Officer Carlos Franco
BOE Votes Unanimously to Appoint EMS Principal Ralph Mayo as Interim Superintendent of Greenwich Schools
|
In the packed board room at Havemeyer, Mr. Mayo received a standing ovation from all who attended. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Jill Gildea, Eastern Middle School, Greenwich Public Schools, Kathleen Stowe, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo
BOE to Superintendent: Slice “Opportunity Block” to Half Hour
|
Without a full 45 minute opportunity block, it will not be possible to offer students a full credit course at the end of the school day. The BOE advised the administration to devise a structured 30 minutes for students who are not excused for sports or school sanctioned activity so that they don’t just leave school early. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neil, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich High School, Jennifer Dayton, Kathleen Stowe
PHOTOS: GHS Class of 2018 Offers Hope for a Better Future
|
The weather was perfect for the 149th commencement at Greenwich High School on June 20, 2018. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools
Greenwich Alliance for Education: Why 7 School Superintendents, 6 Interims since 1996?
|
“Interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys of past GPS Superintendents, past and present district and building level leaders, and past and present Board of Education members will enable us to surface anecdotes and experiences, frame needs, and diagnose pressure points.” – Greenwich Alliance for Education Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Opinion, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Greenwich Board of Education, Greenwich Public Schools, Sal Corda, Superintendent
Dr. Jill Gildea Addresses Retired Men’s Association on Trends in Education
|
Dr. Jill Gildea addressed the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich to discuss various educational programs at the Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Audrey Thalheim, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Public Schools, RMA
Greenwich Schools Superintendent Announces Representative for the 2019 CT Teacher of the Year program
|
Ms. Giorlando DeRosa will be recognized by the Board of Education at the June 14, 2018 meeting at Glenville School, 7:00 p.m. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Public Schools, Michele Giorlando DeRosa
Greenwich Schools Superintendent Reflects on Short Tenure
|
“I’ve really loved living here. I have enormous respect for the Greenwich faculty and staff, and the entire community. I wish all of you nothing but the best as you embark on this most incredible, optimistic and hopeful future. Greenwich has a tremendous public school system. I will look on this time as the highlight of my career.” – Dr. Jill Gildea Continue Reading →