For Immediate Release
July 27, 2015
Contact: Chris Zaccaro
chris.zaccaro@cga.ct.gov
(860) 246-1553 ext. 116
On Tuesday, August 11 at Connecticut’s Old State House, the Connecticut Network’s (CT-N) Diane Smith will sit down for a one-on-one interview with the state’s newly appointed Commissioner of Education, Dr. Dianna R. Wentzell.
After
a 25 year career in education, comprised of 12 years in the classroom and a
number of administrative positions - including Hartford Assistant
Superintendent of Schools and Chief Academic Officer of the State Department of
Education - Dr. Wentzell officially took over Connecticut’s top education post
in April after briefly serving as Interim Commissioner. During her sit down
with Smith, she will discuss her goals as Commissioner, the state’s new Social
Studies Frameworks, using feedback from new student assessments, capacity
building for teachers and leaders, the School Based Diversion Initiative and
the efforts needed to help all of Connecticut’s students attain future success.
This
installment of Conversations at Noon
is free to the public and begins at noon. Visitors are encouraged to bring
their lunch and join the conversation.
Located in historic downtown Hartford, Connecticut’s Old State House served as a seat of government for the Constitution State from 1796 to 1878. The Old State House Shop, located on the Main Street side of the building, provides visitors an opportunity to purchase quality-made Connecticut and Hartford themed gifts, products and apparel. The Old State House Farmers Market is currently open for the season and provides visitors the opportunity to shop for locally grown produce and Made-in-CT crafts on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information on admission prices, upcoming events and parking discounts nearby, become a fan of Connecticut’s Old State House on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or visit us online at http://www.ctoldstatehouse.org.
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