Interim Greenwich High School Science Program Administrator Appointed

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced this week that Shawn Hoyt has been named interim Greenwich High School science program administrator.

Hoyt replaces John DeLuca, who recently departed GPS to join Westport Public Schools.

Hoyt will be responsible for the design, development and evaluation of the science program at GHS, ensuring alignment with Connecticut and Next-Generation Science standards, the district said in a news release. In addition, he will work with, supervise and evaluate high school science teachers and collaborate with district and school leadership.

"We are very excited to add Shawn Hoyt to our administrative team," GHS Principal Ralph Mayo said. "He is a very bright and capable science educator, who brings a great deal of knowledge and expertise to the department."

Hoyt has been with GPS since 2016, serving as a biology and chemistry teacher at GHS. In addition, he has also served as an academic coach and learning facilitator, working with teachers to create personalized learning lessons.

Hoyt started his career as an educator in 2014 as a science teacher at Tolland High School, instructing students in biology, anatomy and physiology.

"I am honored to be joining the administrative team at Greenwich High School as the interim science program administrator," Hoyt said in a news release. "The teachers in the science department are first class and I am excited to collaborate with them to ensure the success of all of the students at GHS."

Hoyt holds a bachelor’s degree in sports biology from Springfield College and master’s degree in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport.