Students

Celebrating our student staff

 

As the Office of Early College Programs works to sustain our unprecedented growth, the program continues to rely heavily on the support, insights, and dedication of our OECP student workers. Undergraduate and graduate students alike, our ECE student staff works tirelessly to provide customer service to our students and families, support student and instructor events, and keep our communication and social media presence relevant and timely. OECP has a long tradition of leveraging the power of student workers. In fact, the majority of the full-time program staff began their journey with OECP as student workers.

 

Yara Medawar, Graduate Assistant

PhD Candidate, UConn, Civil and Environmental Engineer­ing

“I am very excited to join UConn’s Office of Early College Programs, where I look forward to sup­porting and inspiring the next generation of students. I’m particularly excited about the opportunity to contribute to innovative educational initiatives that bridge high school and college experiences, fostering academic excellence and personal growth among our students.”

Amanda Mueller, Student Administrative Assistant, 4 years of experience, UConn ECE Alumni

Rockville High School (‘20); UConn, Molecular and Cell Biology with a Minor in Psychological Sciences, (‘24); UConn, Genetic Counseling (Rising 1st year graduate student)

“What I enjoy the most about working with UConn ECE is the kind and supportive program staff and giving back to a program that has given so much to me!”

Caroline Lynch, Graduate Assistant

Master’s Student, UConn, Higher Education and Student Affairs

“As a former ECE student myself, I am very excited to contribute to a program that has so positively impacted my education.

Additionally, I am looking forward to the opportunity to complement my graduate education in such a hands-on and valuable way!”

Siva Sekhar Medisetty, Graduate Student Worker/ Data Dashboard Designer

Master’s Student, UConn, Business Analytics and Project Management

“I’ve truly enjoyed collaborating with my colleagues and witnessing the collective creativity and dedication that drives our work forward. Looking ahead, I’m excited about the innovative projects we’ll tackle together!”

Christ-Anne (CJ) Jean-Francois, Student Administrative Assistant, 2 years of experience, UConn ECE Alumni

Central Magnet High School (class of 2021); UConn, Political Science and Psychology major; rising junior UConn ECE Alumni

“What I enjoy most about working with the ECE program here at UConn is how understanding and kind everyone on the team is, and their commitment to helping me grow in my role and fostering my independence.”

Emma Winston, Student Ad­ministrative Assistant, 2 years of experience, UConn ECE Alumni

Sacred Heart Academy (class of 2022); UConn, Majoring in Psychology and Philosophy; rising junior

“Working with the kindest and most compassionate staff at ECE. I also love contributing to a program that assists these students in reaching higher in their education and really exploring what they’re passionate about.”

Whitley Sumpter, Student Ad­ministrative Assistant, 2 years of experience

Hayesville High School (class of 2022); UConn, Social Work major; rising junior

During my time working with UConn ECE, I have gained many valuable skills that will not only help me in future career endeavors but in life. What I have learned has allowed me to evaluate and solve problems much more efficiently, and my confidence in my abilities to handle issues that arise inside and outside of work has grown exponentially. No matter what kind of day I am having, it is nice to know that I will be walking into a supportive work environment with staff who go above and beyond, whether I need help with a project or even just to talk. I am incredi­bly grateful that through UConn ECE, I have met some of the most kind and genuine people who have played a large role in shaping my experience at, and love for, UConn.

Julia Swanson, Student Adminis­trative Assistant, 2 years of experi­ence, UConn ECE Alumni

East Catholic High School (class of 2020); UConn, Elementary Educa­tion, minor in English and Speech Language Hearing Sciences; rising senior

“I’ve enjoyed working with the ECE team because they foster inclusivity, support one another, and create a welcoming environment. ECE held a Christmas party that included all staff, featuring food and a gingerbread house competition, which the student staff won! The ECE staff are incredibly kind and caring, always ensuring everyone feels included and supported.”

Charlotte Daigle, Student Ad­ministrative Assistant, 1 years of experience, UConn ECE Alumni

Wethersfield High School (class of 2023); UConn, Major: Pre- Teach­ing/Elementary Education Minor: HDFS; rising sophomore

“Working in the UConn ECE office I have enjoyed interacting with parents and students and seeing how helpful this program is for them when tran­sitioning into college. Seeing that the work we put in every year pays off when we see how grateful these students are.”

Elizabeth Hinkson,

Student Content Creator, 2 years of experience

Norwood High School (class of 2022); UConn, Nursing; rising junior

“As a Content Creator at UConn ECE I have enjoyed cre­ating innovative content for students. The supportive staff motivates me to improve daily, which has been an enriching experience.”

Sameul Alam, Student Content Creator, 1 year of experience, UConn ECE Alumni

Wethersfield High School (class of 2023); UConn, Marketing with a minor in Business Management & Communications; rising sophomore

“As a content creator for UConn Early College Experience, I enjoyed interviewing around the UConn campus, speaking to instructors, participating in meetings, and being motivated by the supportive com­munity within the office.”

 

Brayden Bloom, Student Content Creator, 6 months of experience, UConn ECE Alumni

Ridgefield High School (class of 2023); UConn, Finance; rising sophomore

“UConn Early College Experience has given me the chance to work with some amazing people and get more involved. I really enjoy getting to meet new students and staff every day, as well as getting to be more comfortable with our campus.”

 

Student Events: Marine Science Symposium, UConn Avery Point

 

By Jessica Dunn

 

On May 13, 2024 students from Universi­ty High School of Science & Engineering and Marine Science Magnet High School attended the annual UConn ECE Marine Science Symposium on the UConn Av­ery Point campus. Dr. Claudia Koerting, UConn ECE Marine Science Faculty Coordinator, organized and led the event as she has for the past 10 years with the goal of extending student learning outside of the classroom and building relationships between students, instructors, and UConn faculty. This end-of-year event celebrates the academic achievements of the students throughout their UConn Marine Sciences courses taken through UConn ECE and exposes them to the UConn Avery Point faculty and facilities.

 

Although this year there was less represen­tation from high schools across the state than we have had in the past, we had an extremely scholarly group of students who were able to experience an intimate and interactive day. In the morning session, the students presented their yearlong research and scientific findings to their peers and UConn faculty in oral and poster presentations, heard from graduate students on their personal research and life as a UConn student, and then took to the campus in the afternoon to explore.

 

In their ventures around the Av­ery Point campus, students went to the docks where they pulled up submerged lines colonized by local marine invertebrates. While examin­ing the lines, they found animals such as mussels, sea squirts, tiny crabs, sponges, and shrimp all tucked into the seaweed. They went to the tidal pools where they discovered it to be dominated by the seaweed, Enter­omorpha. To a passerby, the Enter­omorpha may just look like green slime, but the students learned it is more than that and supports healthy barnacle and snail populations. To conclude their exploration, students toured the UConn research vessel, the R/V Connecticut, and then returned to the campus buildings where they were able to get up close to equipment scientists deploy on buoys and from the research vessel to get important oceanographic data.

 

We congratulate all students on their hard work and dedication this year and thank them for participating in the UConn ECE Marine Science Symposium.

Student Events: UConn Chem Day

 

As highlighted in the official online news source of the University, UConn Today, the UConn Early College Experience Chemistry Day was a great success on May 23, 2024. Sarah Al-Arshani, Communications Manager in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, wrote about the event in depth in her article, “High School Students Get Hands on Experience at UConn Chemistry Early College Experience Day,” published on May 31, 2024.

 

Student Events: Italian Multimedia Competition

By Dr. Tina Chiappetta-Miller
UConn ECE Italian Faculty Coordinator

 

For UConn ECE Italian, I wanted to offer a contest for prize money to students for creative work in Italian. Since creativity takes many forms, I decided on a multimedia contest in which individual students would create pieces based on the concept of language itself, “Il linguaggio di…”, in a combination of written, visual or audio components. This year’s concept was “The Language of…Friendship.” Students were asked to submit a pair of original and complementary pieces in two of the three categories.

 

I was thrilled to have a class of high schoolers from the Istituto Agrario di Firenze be the judges of the submitted work. The 10th grade class of Italians enjoyed evaluating the work of their American peers and very judiciously chose the contest winners. The three prizes were awarded to Claudia Wilson of Newington HS (1st place, $300), Alex Gavrilis of Newington HS (2nd place, $200) and Jade Gaud of Bristol Central HS (3rd place, $100).

 

The plan is to change the given concept year to year. Next year’s? “Il linguaggio…della natura” — “The language of…Nature.” Look out for more info early next school year (or see this year’s info). Please encourage your students to submit!

Per gli studenti di UConn ECE italiano volevo stabilire un concorso di lavoro creativo in italiano con premi in denaro. Dato che la creatività “va coltivata in tutte le direzioni”, come diceva Gianni Rodari, ho deciso di offrire un concorso multimediale basato sul concetto del linguaggio stesso in cui studenti possono creare opere creative con componenti di scrittura, arte visiva o audio. Il tema di quest’an­no è stato “Il linguaggio… dell’amicizia.” Gli studenti dovettero inviare dei lavori originali e complementari in due delle tre categorie.

 

Sono stata molto contenta di poter invitare la classe seconda B dell’Istituto Agrario di Firenze a giudicare i lavori consegnati. I ragazzi italiani si sono impegnati a valutare i lavori dei loro coetanei americani e in modo molto giudizioso hanno scelto i premiati: Claudia Wilson della Newington HS (primo posto, $300), Alex Gavrilis della Newington HS (secondo posto, $200) e Jade Gaud della Bristol Central HS (terzo posto, $100).

 

Il tema centrale del concorso cambierà ogni anno. Quale sarà quello dell’anno prossimo? “Il lingugaggio…della natura.” Arriv­eranno ulteriori informazioni all’inizio del prossimo anno sco­lastico (o vedete l’annuncio di quest’anno). Vi prego di spingere i vostri studenti a partecipare!

 

Student Events: Connecticut Science Olympiad

 

By Dr. Janet Belval

 

UConn ECE welcomed back the 2024 CT State Science Olympiad Competition on the UConn Storrs Campus this past April. This prestigious annual event brought together some of the brightest young minds from across Connecticut to demonstrate their scientific prowess, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. The Storrs campus was charged with excitement and collaboration as the aspiring teams competed fiercely for the top honors.

 

Science Olympiad is a renowned competition that tests students in a wide range of scientific dis­ciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. With twenty-three challenging events, participants showcased their extensive knowledge, creativity, and analytical abilities. This year saw an impressive turnout, with forty-two teams from across the state displaying remarkable dedication and months of rigorous preparation.

 

Participating in the Science Olympiad offers students more than just a chance to compete; it provides a platform to delve into their love for science and spark their curiosity. Teams faced challenges in building and engineering projects, written tests, and experimental designs. The campus buzzed with activity, from glider planes soaring in Hawley Armory to forensic investigations in the Chemistry Building. These experiences create lasting memories for high school students and inspire them to pursue careers in science.

 

South Windsor High School successfully defended their title, emerging as the State Champions. They proudly represented Connecticut at the National Tournament in Michigan in May. Other top-performing schools included Glastonbury High School and Hopkins School, both of whom delivered exceptional performances. Canton High School was recognized as the “Best New Team”. The camaraderie among team members was evident as they encouraged and supported each other, epitomizing the spirit of the Science Olympiad. Their passion for science shone through in every event, with their hard work andcommitment to excellence driving them to success.

 

The success of the Connecticut Science Olympiad competition underscores the importance of fostering scientific curiosity and encouraging students to follow their passion for science. This event would not be possible without the unwavering support of our donors, coaches, parents, community volun­teers, and the generosity and hospitality of the UConn’s Early College Experience Program.

 

Student Events: Connecticut History Day

 

Introduction by Christopher Todd

Body and participant data by Cyndee McManaman,
CT History Day Regional Coordinator

Connecticut History Day Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Storrs

On a beautiful Saturday in early March, more than 300 students accompanied by family, friends, and educators descended upon UConn’s Storrs Campus to participate in the Connecticut History Day’s Mansfield/Storrs Regional Contest. Organized by the Connecticut Democracy Center, in partnership with the Department of History at UConn, as well as UConn’s Office of Early College Programs, Connecticut History Day (CHD) built upon the program’s legacy of success. Students tackled this year’s theme, “Turning Points in History”, bringing to life the ideas, topics, and actions that directly and/or indirectly brought about change.

Connecticut History Day

Connecticut History Day (CHD) is an affiliate program of National History Day (NHD) which annually engages nearly 5,000 middle and high school students in historical research, interpretation, and creative expression through project-based learning. As stated by the CHD, the program seeks to bring students, teachers, museums, and scholars together to support young people as they engage in history. Led by the Connecticut Democracy Center, CHD is presented with major funding and partnership support from CT Humanities.
CHD offers a wide array of free resources for teachers and students to assist them with the History Day process,
including:
• Teacher Handbook (English and Spanish)
• Student Handbook (English and Spanish)
• Educator Workshops
• In-class student workshops
• Digital resources for research and writing

 

Mansfield/Storrs Regional Competition

Throughout the Northeastern Connecticut Region, 32 teachers representing 27 schools brought History Day into their classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year. The Northeastern region supported 868 of the statewide 4,392 school-level participants, with 272 students attending the Mansfield/Storrs Regional Contest at UConn on Saturday, March 2nd. In all, CHD held 5 regional contests around the state with the state contest held at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) on May 4th. The Mansfield Region was strong and represented a large portion of the medals and special prizes awarded: 23 entries won medals (first, second, or third place) with 18 of those qualifying for the National Contest, and 6 entries received special priz­es. At the National Contest, held at the University of Maryland-College Park campus June 9-13, 2024, students from the Mansfield region shined. The following students received medals, special prizes, or honorable mention for their entries:

  • Maura Armstrong & Teagan Dieterle (Ellington High School): 1st Place overall for their Senior Group Documentary The Creation of Sesame Street: A Turning Point in Educational History
  • Julianne Pashe & Katie Smith (Ellington Center School): Outstanding CT Entry, ranking 4th overall, for their Junior Group Exhibit The Capitol Crawl: A Climb for Disability Equality and the Push for ADA
  • Ishanvi Mahopatra (Timothy Edwards Middle School): ranking 8th overall for her Junior Individual Documentary William T.G. Morton’s Ether Day: A Turning Point in Surgical History
  • Aarush Kalia (South Windsor High School): Outstanding CT Entry, ranking 10th overall, for his Senior Individual Documentary The Great Swamp Fight: The Battle That Transformed American History
  • Aaron Aldrin (Timothy Edwards Middle School): received the Discovery or Exploration Special Prize for his Junior Individual Website Cogito Ergo Sum: Rene Descartes’ Cartesian Revelation (5th place overall)

The following students’ entries received Honorable Mention (each of these projects placed second in their judging room for the preliminary round of project evaluation):

  • Emmett Smith (Ellington High School): Senior Individual Exhibit A Battle of Rights for the Incarcerated: The Legacy of the Attica Prison Riot. Emmett’s entry also represented CT in the National History Day Exhibit Showcase at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
  • Andrew Doyle & Avishkar Kasiliya (John F. Kennedy Middle School): Junior Group Website Stalingrad: How the Triumph of the Red Army Turned the Tide of War in the East
  • Enaaya Mohammad & Musfira Bhuiyan (Madina Academy): Junior Group Website The History and Evolution of the Smallpox Vaccine
  • Bhaavni Krishna (South Windsor High School): Senior Individual Per­formance From Protest to Progress: Helena Hill Weed and the Birth of a New Activist Movement
  • Kalyani Tihaiya, Kayla Lin & Mia Chen (E.O. Smith High School): Senior Group Performance From Asian Exclusion to Inclusion: The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

 

Comments from students at the Mansfield Regional Contest:

“I decided to participate in CT History Day because it will help me learn how to do research better and will help me grow as a learner and it will be fun to present all my hard work. I will also get to try something new.” (middle school student)

“I decided to participate in CT History Day to explore his­torical events and innovations in further depth than I have traditionally in classes and gain new insight on how they have affected the present day.” (high school student)

 

Comments from parents at the Mansfield Regional Contest:

“This is my daughter’s 6th year competing. History day has been the single most influential factor in her personal and academic growth; from her writing and research skills to the confidence she now has when presenting or speaking. “

“This whole experience with National History Day has taught my children to care about people whose experiences are different from theirs. They are looking around the world with a critical eye to what these events mean, how they affect people, and what we can do about it. I love that!”

 

Comments from teachers at the Mansfield Regional Contest:

Juanita Richardson, Carmen Arace Middle School, Bloom­field CT: “This year was my first time coaching students through the History Day process. There was a lot to learn and consider, but between the coordinators and the website, I felt confident that my students had the tools to be successful. I’m very proud of my students for taking on this new, unfamiliar opportunity. Not only did they place Top 3 at the Regional Contest for junior exhibits, but they also learned invaluable skills that they are carrying with them into high school next year!”

Matthew Sivo, E.O. Smith High School, Storrs, CT: “History Day helps students build more social aware­ness and historical empathy and also furthers their understanding of their civic duties and other communities.”

 

Comments from judges at the Mansfield Regional Contest:

“Every year I leave the History Day contest impressed by the enthusiasm for learning shown by the History Day students. I love seeing what students choose as topics. The in-depth research and analysis that these students do to complete their projects requires perseverance and dedication. History Day is a special day!”

“At this past year’s Mansfield, Connecticut, History Day regional competition, I was so pleased to see such good work in the senior papers that I and my co-judges read, as well as the diversity of participants and their topics, and the en­thusiasm among the students. The quality of research and writing was remarkably good overall, and outstanding in some cases. And the diversity of student topics was impres­sive, ranging from war and politics to biography and popu­lar culture, and across different societies all over the world. Most importantly, the students were quite enthusiastic about their papers, which they readily shared with each other in a seminar including all paper writers at the end of the compe­tition. Several parents attended the seminar, and they were enthusiastic, too. As we co-judges left the seminar, a father and son stopped and thanked us for the opportunity to allow the son to present in a rigorous competition on his interests. It was great to witness such enthusiasm for history and good historical work.”

2023 Italian Immersion Day and Quiz Bowl

 

By Jessica Dunn

Photos by Greg Miller

 

On November 2, 2023, we welcomed about 75 students to the UConn Storrs Campus for the UConn ECE Italian Immersion Day & Quiz Bowl. Tina Chiappetta-Miller, UConn ECE Italian Faculty Coordinator, coordinated the event and was the Master of Ceremonies for the day. Dr. Chiappetta-Miller and UConn ECE Executive Director,    Christopher Todd, kicked off the day with a warm welcome to all student participants and Instructors from Bristol Central High School, Plainville High School, North Haven High School, and Newington High School. Students were set up for an exciting day full of immersing themselves in Italian culture, grammar, history, and much more. They were encouraged to take full advantage of this opportunity – to interact with the amazing UConn Italian Teaching Assistants who facilitated the morning Immersion Sessions, collaborate with their peers from neighboring Connecticut high schools, and to bring their best to the head-to-head, jeopardy-style Quiz Bowl competition.

 

The three-year gap in offering this student event made the anticipation that much stronger. When students broke into groups to attend the morning immersion sessions, and Instructors gathered to finalize Quiz Bowl rules and expectations, it was evident that the energy and enthusiasm was present. As lunch concluded and the rules were finalized the students, Instructors, TAs, and staff reconvened in the theatre for the Quiz Bowl. Throughout the competition each high school took to the stage to compete head-to-head with another high school in hopes to buzz in first and answer enough questions correctly to qualify for the next round. Students had limited time to answer questions, and they had to provide their answers in Italian only. Dr. Chiappetta-Miller stated, “the Quiz Bowl ended in no less than a twist when it turned out that Newington and Bristol Central had drawn. We had to go to penalties and the Newington team came out on top!” It was a very exciting and close competition, with Newington High School winning first place, followed by Bristol Central High School in second place, and Plainville High School in third place. A bonus MVP round was played at the end of the event, where individual students competed on stage against one another. Alex from Newington High School was named the MVP of the day.

 

Thank you and congratulations to all who participated. We look forward to hosting this event again next year!

 

 

 

French Immersion Day & Quiz Bow

 

By Jessica Dunn

 

Just one week after the UConn ECE Italian Immersion Day & Quiz Bowl, we held the French Immersion Day & Quiz Bowl on November 9th. Coordinated and hosted by Dr. Florence Marsal, UConn ECE French Faculty Coordinator, the day was set up in a very similar manner to the Italian event. The French Immersion Day & Quiz Bowl is the longest running UConn ECE student language event, dating back to 2001. Since its creation, several hundred students have participated from dozens of our partner high schools across the state. This year UConn ECE Instructors brought about 80 student participants, representing Lewis S Mills High School, Daniel Hand High School, Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Granby Memorial High School, Cheshire High School, Nathan Hale-Ray High School, Tolland High School, and Edwin O. Smith High School.

 

UConn ECE Students attend this event annually to participate in immersion sessions in the morning facilitated by UConn French Teaching Assistants, and to compete in a head-to-head, jeopardy-style Quiz Bowl in the afternoon. It is evident that the students are passionate about learning French and their Instructors have prepared them well for when they step on stage for the main event. Rules and expectations of the competition have been adjusted throughout the years, but some of the long-standing rules of the Quiz Bowl include:

  1. Teams are open to all registered ECE students with up to 4 students per team.
  2. The questions are set ahead of time: they have to do with history, literature, culture, grammar.
  3. The questions are read in French, and the answers are given in French. Only understandable answers will be accepted.
  4. When you press your buzzer first and it lights up after the end of a question, your team has 10 seconds to answer. If no answer is given, the other team has 10 seconds. If no answer is given then, another question is read.
  5. The first team who totals 5 good answers moves on to the next round. For the final game, the first team who totals 10 good answers wins the quiz bowl.
  6. Audience prompting is not allowed. Cheering yes, prompting no.

     

    This year, Nathan Hale-Ray High School came out on top, bringing home the first-place trophy. Second place was awarded to Daniel Hand High School, and third place went to Edwin O. Smith High School. We commend all students who participated and appreciate the passion and enthusiasm the Instructors and students bring to learning the French language and competing in this event. We are always amazed by the student talent exhibited throughout the event and how the students continuously challenge themselves to reach the next level of language mastery.

    2022-2023 UConn ECE Professional Recognition Awards

     

    by Jessica Dunn

     

    UConn Early College Experience and the University of Connecticut publicly recognize and thank outstanding Instructors and administrators whose dedication and commitment help make UConn ECE successful. Those recognized have exceeded program expectations and excelled in preparing their high school’s students for the next level in their education.
     

    UConn ECE faculty, staff, and award winners look forward to the annual Professional Recognition Awards Ceremony each year as a momentous time to decompress and celebrate the accomplishments and successes of the community. This year, we were finally able to host a fully in-person Awards Ceremony for award winners, family, and friends on the UConn Storrs Campus, something we have not been able to do for the past four years. Our award winners and guests gathered for the Awards Ceremony at the UConn Alumni Center on April 21st for an elegant sit-down dinner where they were welcomed by OECP Executive Director, Christopher Todd as well as UConn’s Associate Vice Provost, Dr. Peter Diplock.
    This year there were many outstanding nominees, who were nominated by colleagues, students, and UConn Faculty for their exemplary instruction and management of the UConn ECE Program. We had the great honor to select and recognize eleven Professional Recognition Award winners along with six award winners of the Silver Jubilee Award, newly recognized at this event. The Silver Jubilee winners were recognized for their dedicated partnership with the UConn Early College Experience Program for the last 25 years. These instructors have successfully maintained their certification by attending workshops and have remained engaged with the UConn ECE program as a dedicated partner, advocate, and ally. Recognizing partners with at least 25 years of service is the first step in rolling out our years of service recognition program, and we look forward to identifying and honoring those with long standing partnerships with the UConn ECE Program.
     

    The UConn ECE Program would not be successful without the passionate and dedicated partners we are honored to work with, and we are grateful for all you do.

    Thomas E. Recchio Faculty Coordinator Award for Academic Leadership

    Dr. George Chunsheng Yang, Chinese, University of Connecticut
     
    Principal Award for Program Support & Advocacy


    Katelyn Miner, Manchester High School
     
    Site Representative Award for Excellence in Program Administration

    Kathleen Deane, Conard High School
     
    Instructor Award for Excellence in Course Instruction

    Sarah Lindstrom, Spanish, Bristol Central High School
     

    Joseph Mancino, Physics, Glastonbury High School
     

    Joshua Hersh, Political Science, The Spire School
     

    John Lizzi, Political Science/Human Rights, Housatonic Valley Regional High School

     

    Jennifer Todisco, American Studies, University High School of Science and Engineering
     
    “Rookie of the Year” Award for Excellence in First-Year Course Instruction

    Christopher Kerr, Educational Curriculum and Instruction, Newington High School
     

    Joseph Tarantino, English, University High School of Science and Engineering
     
    Award for Outstanding Research in the Field of Concurrent Enrollment

    Pamela Peters, University of Connecticut/ Michigan State University
     
    Silver Jubilee Award

    David Bittel, Physics, Bristol Eastern High School
    Joanne Choquette, Spanish, Portland High School
    Richard Fritz, Biology, Marine Science Magnet High School
    Michelle Graveline, Statistics & Mathematics, Conard High School
    Margaret Kimmett, Chemistry, Valley Regional High School
    Marcie Vázquez, Spanish, Lyman Hall High School