e. c. goodwin technical high school
I am honored to serve as Interim Superintendent for the Connecticut Technical
Education and Career System (CTECS); the finest Career and Technical Education
program in Connecticut. For over 100 years, this school system has prepared high
school students and adult learners with the skills to be successful in
high-demand technical careers, while equipping Connecticut business and industry
with a talented workforce to support economic growth. I am proud to be a part of
that story. For 30 years I have worked in a variety of education roles. Most
recently, I served as Superintendent of Bristol Public Schools where I was
directly involved in the development and implementation of the district’s career
partnership with business and industry in the city of Bristol, as well as a
successful school-to-work career pathways program. Through this experience I
observed how opportunities in the skilled-trades can transform the lives of
students by setting them up for a living-wage career. I am excited to learn more
about the opportunities CTECS offers. I believe that educational leaders are in
the business of serving people first. Student growth, achievement and outcomes
do not happen without a solid school foundation built on trust, seamless and
open dialogue, and the willingness to engage in critical conversations. As such,
over the coming months I’ll be spending my days in classrooms with students,
meeting with CTECS staff, and getting to know our business and industry partners
so that I can continue to support the growth of this school system. Thank you
for your continued support of CTECS’ nearly 11,500 high school students and
adult learners. I look forward to a rewarding school year together.
