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Teaching and Innovation

Barbara A. Haeffner  |  Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Innovation
22 Liberty Street  |  203-630-4185
Daniel Crispino  |  Assistant Superintendent of Student Supports and Elementary Education

Peter Civitello | Director of School Leadership, Secondary

The Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning is responsible for the overall instructional process in the Meriden Public Schools. Working in conjunction with the district’s research specialist and curriculum supervisors, this office oversees curriculum and program development, staff evaluation, instructional planning and professional improvement. The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Innovation provides on site problem solving with certified staff through frequent visitations and handles certified personnel labor relations. The Office of Teaching and Innovation also deals with parental issues relating to instruction and clarifies board policy and school procedures for parents and the community. The Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Innovation is also responsible for the successful rollout of the Teacher and Leader Evaluation and Development Plan.

A young student sits in a comfortable chair while using a Chromebook in a classroom at Thomas Hooker Elementary School. Two smiling girls sitting at desks in a Nathan Hale Elementary School classroom, one holding a stuffed giraffe. A group of young students play recorders during Meriden Public Schools' annual Arts in the Park event. Students wearing green caps and gowns during a Maloney High School graduation ceremony. Students wearing blue caps and gowns during a Platt High School graduation ceremony.