O’Donnell will assume the position left open after the departure of Managing Director of Operations Jim Hricay. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Schools Superintendent Gildea Appoints Chief Operating Officer
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Superintendent Appoints Special Education Program Coordinator
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Gildea has announced the appointment of Ms. Carolyn (Carrie) Borcherding as a Special Education Program Coordinator, effective August 21. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Public Schools
BOE Chair Peter Sherr Shares Vision for Future of Greenwich Schools
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Board of Education Chair Peter Sherr addressed the Retired Men’s Association on Wednesday. Some of the topics he covered were collaborative learning and personalized learning vs ‘factory model of education.’ He also talked about state funding and state mandates. But first, Mr. Sherr shared the story of his own education. He said his parents married and had children while still in college, but managed to go on to masters degrees in Business and English respectively in the early 1960s. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Public Schools, Peter Sherr, Retired Men's Association
Former Riverside School Principal to Take Helm at Hamilton Avenue School on Interim Basis
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In 1994 John Grasso came to Greenwich Public Schools as Assistant Principal of Riverside School where he maintained a leadership role for eighteen years, becoming Principal in 2000. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Public Schools, John Grasso
Greenwich Schools PTA Council Essence Award Winners Shine at Havemeyer
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This year the PTA Council Essence committee added a “Lifetime Essence” award to the annual celebration of nominees and traditional naming of the Essence volunteer of the year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Cheryl Probst, Chizuru Takita, Christina Sogaard, Christine Jones, Clare Kilgallen, Cricket Dyment, David Rafferty
BOE Opines on Charter Change Proposal: They Don’t Like it
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After the lengthy BOE public hearing, the board voted 6-2 to reject the First Selectman Charter Change Committee proposal to alter the composition of the BOE. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Glenville School, Greenwich Public Schools, Jeff Ramer, Peter Sherr, Peter Tesei
Greenwich Schools Library Media Coordinator Jeannine Madoff to Return to Classroom
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“While I have sincerely appreciated the opportunity I’ve had to collaborate with so many dedicated district administrators, I have missed working directly with the students, the energy and vibrancy of the classroom, and the chance to put my knowledge and insights into practice.” – Jeannine Madoff Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Public Schools, International School at Dundee, Jeannine Madoff
PTA Council Essence Award Nominees Announced for 2017
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Congratulations to all the tireless volunteers in Greenwich Public Schools. Next week, 11 volunteers will be honored by PTA Council and the Essence Award Committee at Havemeyer. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Cherul Probst, Chizuru Takita, Christina Sogaard, Christine Jones, Clare Kilgallen, David Rafferty
An Open Letter to the Greenwich Community from Interim School Superintendent Dr. Sal Corda
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“Some members of the RTM made suggestions to reduce our budget. I applaud their willingness to make unpopular suggestions because they were for all of the right reasons. Obviously, I disagree with them, but I commend them for their willingness to do the hard thing. ” – Dr. Sal Corda, Interim Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Dr. Sal Corda, Greenwich Public Schools
Four Assistant Principal Appointments – All Promoted from Within
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Familiar faces, four well-known administrators have been promoted from within. Continue Reading →