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Stratford Library's Sheehan Honored By CT Education Network

Stratford Library's Kate Sheehan was named an Outstanding Leader by the Connecticut Education Network.

Kate Sheehan with CEN Director Ryan Kocsondy.
Kate Sheehan with CEN Director Ryan Kocsondy. (Image via Stratford Public Library)

From Stratford Public Library

STRATFORD, CT — Kate Sheehan, Stratford Library's Head of Information Technology since 2018, was named an Outstanding Leader by the Connecticut Education Network.

According to the CEN, "Kate Sheehan has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to CEN’s mission and vision with her positive contributions on the Engagement and Development Advisory Council and through her credible advocacy in the broader library community.

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“Over the past few years, Kate has stepped up at different times to lead the Education and Community Best Practices member conference program tracks with excellent results. More than just a track lead, Kate has been an active participant in the conferences recruiting speakers, coordinating and moderating Makerspace and FOIA sessions, and presenting on VOIP.

“The CEN team regularly enlists Kate’s enthusiastic support of CEN for testimonials and advocacy to help other libraries reap the benefits of the network and the community. Kate’s accomplishments illustrate the power of the CEN/Member partnership.”

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