OLD LYME – On April 3, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools announced that Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme will replace Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Assistant Principal Jeanne Manfredi upon her retirement at the end of the current school year.
The district in a press release said Bushnell, who currently serves as an assistant principal at North Haven High School, will begin his new position on July 1.
Superintendent of Schools Ian Neviaser said the district received 160 applications.
He commented, “Tom’s calm and friendly demeanor, along with his passion for working with young adults, made him stand out from a very competitive field.” Neviaser added, “We look forward to Tom joining our team and continuing to build upon the success of Lyme-Old Lyme High School.”
With four years’ experience as assistant principal, Bushnell has also worked as a social studies and math teacher at Adams Middle School in Guilford and St. Thomas More School in Montville.
Bushnell has a sixth year certificate in educational leadership from the University of Connecticut, a master’s degree from Fairfield’s Sacred Heart University, and earned his bachelor’s degree from Connecticut College.
Bushnell lives in Old Lyme with his wife and two children.
Manfredi is retiring after more than 30 years in the district, including nine years as LOLHS Assistant Principal. She worked initially for LOL Schools from June 1991 to 1999, returning in 2003.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with the number of years of service of the retiring Assistant Principal.
Very best wishes to Jeannie Manfredi. You have touched many young people in a wonderful way. Margaret O’Shea