Greenwich Schools Appoint New Assistant Middle School Principal

A teacher who is a technology specialist in upstate Connecticut has been appointed assistant principal at Central Middle School.

On Friday, Superintendent of Schools Bill McKersie announced the appointment of Scott G. Trungadi, a sixth-grade Technology Integration Specialist at Bennett Academy in the Manchester Public Schools, that will be effective July 1.

Central Middle School Principal Shelley Somers said in a statement, “Scott Trungadi is an ideal match for Central Middle School. He has a strong ‘kids first’ perspective and understands well the academic and social-emotional profile of a middle school student.” Somers added, “He brings a great deal of knowledge and experience in curriculum development and effective instructional strategies, including digital learning. I look forward to welcoming him to our administrative team and introducing him to the CMS community.”

Trungadi joined the Manchester Public Schools in 2013 as a fourth-grade teacher at the Keeney Street Elementary School. He then moved to the Bennett Academy in 2014 as a Technology Integration Specialist, where he supervised the roll out of Chromebooks for the school’s one-to-one initiative and provided professional development on the integration of technology in the classroom. He has participated in curriculum writing projects using Understanding By Design to align with the Connecticut Core Standards, and initiated an after-school enrichment program for Keeney Street.

From 2008 to 2012, Trungadi taught science, math and computer skills at the Easton Country Day School in Easton, in grades 5 through 8. Trungadi also has experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional and a Home Bound Tutor working in the Fairfield Public Schools.

Trungadi received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technical Theater from the University of Connecticut; a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Sacred Heart University, and a Sixth-Year Professional Diploma from Southern Connecticut State University.

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Photo: Central Middle School. Credit: Greenwich Public Schools.