Connecticut State Department of Education

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.

Contact

Share or Request Information via Email

If you do not need to speak directly with an ODRD staff member but wish to share a resource or request a written response to an inquiry, please direct your email to: SDE.Dyslexia@ct.gov

Speak Directly with an ODRD Staff Member:

Schedule an appointment to speak with an ODRD staff member by contacting:

Aimee Gauvin, Administrative Assistant

aimee.gauvin@ct.gov

860-713-6853

You will receive a confirmation email with a link to join a Teams Meeting. Please note:

  • A Microsoft Teams account is not required to join the meeting. See this resource for more information: Join a meeting without an account in Microsoft Teams
  • You may join the meeting with an internet-connected device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
  • Participants may opt to call into the meeting with the phone number provided in their meeting confirmation email.

Kristin Allen
Associate Education Consultant
860-713-6826
Kristin.allen@ct.gov 

  • General Inquiries, Feedback, and Requests: Families, Students, General Public
  • SERC, RESC Alliance, and CPAC Professional Learning Offerings
  • Family Engagement and Relationships

Lisa Gianni
Associate Education Consultant
860-713-6712
Lisa.gianni@ct.gov

  • General Inquiries, Feedback, and Requests: PK-12 Education Professionals
  • Educator Competency Targets
  • Certification Eligibility Verification Process
  • Educator Professional Development: Model Programs for District Use