Throughout the academic year, the Neag School is proud to share the latest achievements of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Explore their most recent promotions, research grant announcements, publications, and more. Check out the latest Accolades.
Our Alumni
ELP Grad Named Principal of Southington High School
ELP alumnus, Michael Crocco was recently appointed the new principal of Southington High School, as noted in MyRecordJournal.
Alumnus Miguel Cardona Tapped to Be Biden’s Education Secretary
The Neag School of Education highlights EDLR alum, Miguel Cardona ’01 MA, ’04 6th Year, ’11 Ed.D., ’12 ELP as “President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be the country’s top education official. If confirmed by the Senate, this would mark the first time a University of Connecticut alum has held a Cabinet-level position in the White House.”
Jamelle Elliott Returns to UConn, Rediscovers Passion for Coaching
CT Post mentions Sport Management alumna and WBB assistant coach Jamelle Elliott.
Portland’s New Superintendent
ELP alumnus Charles D. Britton chosen to replace O’Reilly as Portland schools chief – The Hour
Southington Principal Makes Connection With Families
UCAPP alumnus and current principal at Hatton Elementary School, Bob Garry, makes a point to call families praising their child with the ‘Friday Phone Call’. – NBC Connecticut
Washington Central Picks New Superintendent
UCAPP and ELP alumnus, Bryan Olkowski, was recently selected to serve as Washington Central School Board’s new superintendent. Times Argus.
Carver earns ‘Superintendent of the Year’ award
2020 Alumni Award recipient Christine Carver featured in the Stamford Advocate.
Region 10 hires new teaching and learning director
EDLR alumna Vonetta Romeo-Rivers has been appointed director of teaching and learning for Regional School District #10, as noted in The Register Citizen, January 2020.
Former legislator Kelvin Roldan takes big education job in Rhode Island
EDLR alumnus Kelvin Roldan was recently appointed as Rhode Island’s deputy education commissioner, as noted in the Hartford Courant, December 2019.