Veteran Farmington Educator Retiring After Four Decades

Farmington Public Schools

FARMINGTON, CT — The local school system has announced the upcoming retirement of a veteran central office administrator at year's end after 40 years in town.

The Farmington Board of Education and Farmington Superintendent of Schools Kathleen C. Greider last week announced the retirement of Kimberly Wynne, who is the assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and human resources.

Her retirement is effective in December 2024.

Wynne has served in that role since 2012 and has also served several roles within the Farmington Public Schools, according to the school system.

"In December, she will have served a total of forty (40) stellar years of service to the school district," reads a joint statement by Kreider and the school board.

"Her dedication to the children, families, faculty, and staff of Farmington has been unparalleled throughout her career."

Greider said Wynne's approach to education has resulted in improvements for the town's schoolchildren over the years.

“Ms. Wynne's innovative approach to continuous improvement has accelerated Farmington's improvement efforts so that all students achieve academic and personal excellence, exhibit persistent effort, and live as resourceful, inquiring, and contributing global citizens," Greider said.

Farmington Board of Education Chairman Bill Beckert echoed those sentiments.

“I have been fortunate to watch Ms. Wynne’s leadership grow and evolve over the time she has served as assistant superintendent," he said.

"Working with the board of education, Ms. Wynne has led with a student-centered approach and instilled in each one of us the importance of putting student learning at the foundation of decision-making as stewards of the Farmington school district."

Wynne said her retirement is even more special because it encapsulates an entire educational career in Farmington.

“I feel so fortunate to have spent my entire career in this district, learning alongside such dedicated educators and leaders," Wynne said.

"Together, as a community, we continuously strive to make learning inclusive, engaging, and challenging. Education matters. I am grateful to have been a part of this work, to have developed lasting friendships with my colleagues, and to have served the children and families of Farmington.”

Wynne began her career in Farmington as a kindergarten teacher at West District School.

She went on to teach sixth- and eighth grade and served as the language arts resource teacher at Irving A. Robbins Middle School.

In 1999-2000, she was selected Farmington’s Teacher of the Year.

She became director of curriculum prior to her current role, which she has had since July 2012.

Wynne has a Master’s degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a bachelor’s degree in English from Vassar College.

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