Schools
Veteran Educator Picked To Lead Southington School
The Southington Board of Education voted on April 25 to hire a longtime Bloomfield educator to lead one of its elementary schools.
SOUTHINGTON, CT — Local school officials last week appointed a Bloomfield school principal to become the principal of a Southington elementary school.
The Southington Board of Education April 25 voted to hire Sarah L. Williams to become principal of Derynoski Elementary School, starting July 1. Her salary will be $178,531.
Williams is the principal at Carmen Arace Intermediate School in Bloomfield, where she has been on staff since 2006.
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She has also served as a curriculum specialist, teacher evaluation coordinator, and classroom teacher within the Bloomfield Public Schools.
A 2003 graduate from the University of Massachusetts, Williams earned her master's degree and teacher certification at the University of Hartford in 2005.
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In 2006, she started her education career in Bloomfield as a classroom teacher, working her way up to administrative positions since.
Southington Superintendent of Schools Steven Madancy said Williams was the right fit for Derynoski.
"Throughout our search process, it was clear that Mrs. Williams was a candidate who could
maintain and elevate the high expectations and standard of excellence the DES community
has come to expect. We are excited to welcome a leader of Mrs. Williams's caliber to our
team," Madancy said.
At the April 25 Southington school board meeting, local officials welcomed Williams with smiles and good wishes as she was unanimously appointed.
She was then asked to speak a few words to board members.
"As we often do, we put you right on the spot," Southington Board of Education Chairperson Colleen Clark jokingly said after a round of applause.
An excited Williams spoke before board members after her hiring, indicating excitement for her new job and gratitude to the school system where she started her career.
"I will say, after 18 years in an incredible school district in Bloomfield, coming somewhere new can be a little nerve-wracking and I cannot wait to get started to meet and get to know you and get the fun beginning," she said.
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