Reading Leadership Implementation Council
Members
Council members are appointed as outlined in statute.
- Dr. Maureen Brummett, Superintendent, Newington Public Schools
- Dr. Michael Coyne, Professor, Neag School of Education the University of Connecticut
- Dr. Margie Gillis, Founder and President, Literacy How, Inc.
- Kim Healy, Selectwoman, Wilton, CT
- Dr. Melissa Jenkins, Chief Academic Officer, Bridgeport Public Schools
- Dr. Stephanie Lockhart, Principal, Avon High School
- Dr. Tamu Lucero, Superintendent, Stamford Public Schools
- Thomas Nuccio, Children’s Policy Analyst, Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity
- Frances Rabinowitz, Executive Director, Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS)
- Bianca Rivera, HILL for Literacy Facilitator, Former Bridgeport and Fairfield Teacher
- Lisa Thomas, Retired Educator; Chairwoman, Coventry Town Council
- Susanne Witkowski, Thompson Selectman, Thompson
- Dr. Melissa K. Wlodarczyk Hickey, Connecticut State Department of Education
Council staff
- Irene E. Parisi, Connecticut State Department of Education
- Katyria Rivera, Connecticut State Department of Education