Faculty & Mentors
Faculty
Kelly Lyman
ELP Coordinator & Associate Research Professor
Kelly Lyman is a recently retired superintendent and served as a school leader in Connecticut for nearly 30 years. During that time, she focused on systemic improvement efforts designed to develop in students the knowledge, skills, and understandings necessary for success in a rapidly changing global environment. She has long been an advocate for collaborative leadership that seeks to empower all members of the learning organization.
Email: kelly.lyman@uconn.edu
Dr. Anna Cutaia
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Joe Macary
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Sasha Douglas
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Franklin A. Tuitt
Professor
Dr. Paul Freeman
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Nate Quesnel
Adjunct Professor
Mentors
In partnership with the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), participants are paired with an experienced superintendent mentor for a two-semester internship or clinical practicum in district leadership. Superintendents who have served as mentors include:Thomas Anderson – East Hartford
Brian Benigini – Berlin
Mark Benigini – Meriden
Maureen Brummett – Newington
Bridget Carnemolla – Avon
Kate Carter – South Windsor
Kara Casimiro – Danbury
Matt Conway – Derby
Craig Cooke – Madison
Anna Cutaia – Milford
Matt Curtis – Simsbury
Paul Freeman – Guilford
Sam Galloway – Somers
Matt Geary – Manchester
Thomas Girard – Waterford
Brian Luizzi – New Cannan
Joe Macary – Middletown
Steven Moccio – Enfield
Brian Murphy – Regional School District 14
Madeline Negron – New Haven
Jeff Newton – East Lyme
Maryann O’Donnel – Clinton
David Petrone – Coventry
Nate Quesnel – Norwich Free Academy
Shawn Simpson – Wolcott
Jeff Sloan – Cheshire
Josh Smith – Regional School District 15
Kevin Smith – Wilton
Patrick Tudryn – East Windsor