Stamford Public Schools Appoints New Director Of Special Education

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Board of Education on Tuesday night named Meghan Osowiecki as the district's new director of special education and related services.

Osowiecki will be taking over for Wayne Holland, who is retiring effective Aug. 31, after 25 years with the district.

"Wayne has left an indelible mark on our school system and we believe that Meghan is the perfect choice to not only continue the great work we have been doing, but to also bring her own vision, expertise, and passion to the position in a way that builds on our current strengths," said Dr. Michael Fernandes, associate superintendent for intervention and student support, in a news release.

Osowiecki has served as assistant director of special education for the past four years, and as an IEP compliance support teacher for three years prior. Her previous career experience includes work at New York’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School and at Thomaston High School in Thomaston, CT.

Osowiecki has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Boston College, a post graduate certification in special education from Southern Connecticut State University, a master's in education from University of Phoenix, and completed an administrators preparation program at the University of Connecticut.