Connecticut

Governing Board

Members of the REL-NEI Governing Board help identify and prioritize the educational needs of the region, review plans and products, and assist with outreach and dissemination efforts. The Governing Board meets three times each year and includes three members from each jurisdiction in the Northeast and Islands—the Commissioner of Education, or designee, and representatives of two stakeholder groups.

Dr. Mark K. McQuillan
Commissioner of Education
Connecticut Department of Education

has appointed as his Permanent Designee
George A. Coleman
Deputy Commissioner of Education
Connecticut Department of Education

Dr. Donald J. Leu, Jr.
John and Maria Neag Endowed Chair
in Literacy and Technology
University of Connecticut

Dr. John J. Ramos, Sr.
Superintendent
Bridgeport Public Schools

State Team

Laura Jeffers, State Liaison
María Teresa Sánchez, State Researcher

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