
She began her career in education as a certified speech-language pathologist with Bolton Public Schools. She completed her post-graduate coursework for certification in Educational Leadership at Central Connecticut State University. Burke holds a BA in Interpersonal Communications and Rhetoric from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst and an MA in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences from the University of Connecticut. I am excited to work collaboratively with staff, families, and sending districts on behalf of students,” said Sarah Burke. “I look forward to utilizing my skills and experience to enhance, develop, and provide quality programming for students who receive supports and services. “As these fine leaders begin to take over the reins of Riverside Magnet School and Connecticut River Academy, we are confident in their future success and excited for the students and families who will benefit from that success,” said Kate Ericson, LEARN’s Executive Director. Salvatore Menzo, Superintendent for Goodwin University Magnet School System.

“We are excited to have these exceptional leaders join the Goodwin University Magnet School System to further our mission of breaking down barriers while celebrating the many talents within our community through partnerships with students, families, educators, and industry leaders to provide a dynamic and innovated learning environment,” said Dr. Others use specific instructional approaches, such as Montessori methods, orĪpproaches found in international baccalaureate programs or early college programs.Goodwin University and LEARN, a regional educational service center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Sarah Burke of Manchester as Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Jessica Gomez-Bedosky of Woodbury as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Christine Pemberton of New London as Director of Human Resource and Talent for the Goodwin University Magnet School System, effective July 1, 2023. Subjects such as math, science, technology, language immersion, visual and performing arts, Magnet schools offer a wide range of distinctive education programs. The statute defines a magnet school as a public elementary school, public secondary school, public elementary education center, or public secondary education center that offers a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different racial backgrounds. Grasp of tangible and marketable vocational skills. Of instruction in magnet schools that strengthen students’ knowledge of academic subjects and their Finally, the program supports the implementation of courses


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The program supports capacity development–the ability ofĪ school to help all its students meet more challenging standards–through professional developmentĪnd other activities that will enable the continued operation of the magnet schools at a high

Projects support the developmentĪnd design of innovative education methods and practices that promote diversity and increaseĬhoices in public education programs. In order to meet the statutory purposes of the program, projectsĪlso must support the development and implementation of magnet schools that assist in theĪchievement of systemic reforms and provide all students with the opportunity to meet challengingĪcademic content and student academic achievement standards. These grants assist in the desegregation of public schools by supporting the elimination, reduction,Īnd prevention of minority group isolation in elementary and secondary schools with substantial The Magnet Schools Assistance program provides grants to eligible local educational agencies to establish and operate magnet schools that are operated under a court-ordered or federally approved voluntary desegregation plan.
