Read the message below from Dr. Kara Quinn Casimiro Interim Superintendent of Danbury Public Schools
I’m writing to formally introduce myself to the Danbury Public Schools community as the Interim Superintendent. I have come to know many of you both personally and professionally over the course of two decades serving in this school district. However, I thought I would provide a quick overview of my experience for those of you I have not yet met.
My educational preparation includes a Doctoral degree in Education from Northeastern University, and a Master of Science, a 6th Year of Education degree, and CT State Certifications from the University of Bridgeport. I have also completed the Executive Leadership Superintendent program from Central CT State University. Further, as a proud graduate of Western Connecticut State University, I studied history and social science, which provided the foundation of learning that would later serve me well as an educator in Danbury Public Schools.
I began my career as a teacher in our middle school alternative program and then as a classroom teacher at Broadview Middle School, where I taught history and social studies for over ten years.
As a career educator and leader in Danbury, I understand the complexities of our long history, as well as, the incredible potential to make the Danbury Public Schools a flagship school system. Through the relationships that I have built, I will continue to work with our dedicated staff to realize our Portrait of a Danbury Graduate and to create the opportunities that our students deserve.
I am honored by the appointment to lead this district and look forward to sharing more of my vision, while co-piloting the journey of transformation, innovation and achievement with you.