New Principal Named At Toquam Magnet Elementary School

SPS:Stamford Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero and the Stamford Board of Education (BOE) named Sibyl Dawn Brooks as Principal Toquam Magnet Elementary School, at the July 23 Regular BOE meeting. Brooks, who will start on July 29, 2019, is replacing former Toquam Principal Amy Beldotti, who was recently named Associate Superintendent, Teaching & Learning.

Most recently, Brooks was employed in Danbury Public Schools as the assistant principal at Westside Middle School Academy for the past two years and assistant principal at Broadview Middle School for the past three years. She also served as interim principal for the district’s Hayestown Elementary School for one year.

Her more than 20-year educational career also includes the roles of assistant principal at Connecticut Technical High School and Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport. Brooks has also held teaching and administrative roles in Bloomfield and Hartford.

“Ms. Brooks was a clear favorite among the three rounds of interview committee members,” said Associate Superintendent for Intervention and Student Support Dr. Michael Fernandes. “She brings a wealth of varied experiences as a school administrator and educator. I was particularly impressed with her extensive instructional expertise, her ability to support and develop teachers, and her ability to engage families of all backgrounds.”

Brooks holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle School Mathematics and Science, as well as a Sixth Year School Administrator Certification, and a pending Superintendent Certification from Southern Connecticut State University.

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