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, Teacher, Fairfield Public Schools
• 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