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Over the next few days, Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures. Governor Lamont has activated the Severe Cold Weather Protocol. A list of shelters is available at 211ct.org or by calling 2-1-1. [Read more about the Severe Cold Weather Protocol]

Teacher of the Year Ceremony
Due to inclement weather, the Teacher of the Year Ceremony has been postponed to December 16, 2025 from 5-7pm. Doors will open at 4pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, and the order of events will remain the same.

Mastery Examination Committee

Department of Education

Members

Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell, Chair

Jim Accomando

Dr. Joseph Cirasuolo

Patti Fusco

Ted Goerner

Ajit Gopalakrishnan

Kathy Greider

Dr. Stephen Hegedus

Cathy Hill

Kathleen Kennedy

Abe Krisst

Ed Leavy

Patrice McCarthy

Richard Murray

Dr. Karissa Niehoff

Arthur Poole

Don Romoser

Allan Taylor

Jeffrey Villar

Don Williams

Stephen Wright

Connecticut State Department of Education

Mastery Examination Committee

Members