Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools have announced the appointment of three members of the administrative staff.
For the 2015-2016 school year, Michelle Dean will serve as the Interim Principal of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School while Ellen Tyler is on a one year leave of absence. Superintendent Ian Neviaser praised Dean’s work stating, “For the past three years Mrs. Dean has earned the respect of the entire Region #18 community in her role as the Assistant Principal of Lyme- Old Lyme High School. Her leadership has been a key component of the ongoing success of the school. Mrs. Dean’s drive and passion will allow for a seamless transition in leadership at the middle school furthering the great work of Mrs. Tyler, the students, and the staff.”
In Mrs. Dean’s absence, Heather Fitzgibbons has been appointed to the position of Interim Assistant Principal at Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Fitzgibbons comes to Region #18 from Saint Bernard School where she served as the Assistant Headmaster for Academics. A graduate of Skidmore College, Fitzgibbons earned a Master of Education in Curriculum Development from DePaul University and completed the Education Leadership Program at Sacred Heart University. In addition to her administrative duties at Saint Bernard, Ms. Fitzgibbons has extensive experience teaching science in Connecticut, New York, and Illinois. She will begin her new position on Aug. 14.
Neil Sullivan has been appointed to the role of Assistant Principal at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. Sullivan currently serves in the same capacity at Torrington Middle School and comes to Region #18 with a wealth of experience teaching English in Connecticut and Illinois. Sullivan is a graduate of Fairfield University, holds a master’s degree from DePaul University, and completed his sixth year work at Southern Connecticut State University. Mr. Sullivan will begin his position on Aug. 24.
In response to the appointments of Fitzgibbons and Sullivan, Superintendent Neviaser stated, “I, along with the Board of Education, am extremely pleased with the quality of candidates that showed an interest in working in our district. Mr. Sullivan and Ms. Fitzgibbons will be great additions to what is a very strong administrative unit. I encourage all members of our school community to stop in and meet these two exceptional educators.”