West Hartford's Gustafson Named Coginchaug High Assistant Principal

By Durham Patch Editor Michael Hayes and Ted Glanzer

Turnover in administrative positions in the West Hartford public schools continues.

Indeed, in the wake of a new principal being named at King Philip Middle School, the assistant principal of that school, Patrick Gustafson, was named assistant principal at Coginchaug High School.

The decision was announced at Wednesday night's special meeting of the Regional School District 13 Board of Education.

Gustafson, who also taught English at Hall High School for 21 years prior to serving as assistant principal at King Philip, was hired to replace Brian Bodner, who left the regional school district earlier this summer for a similar position in Madison.

Gustafson was chosen after a month-long search process which included interviews by students, parents and school staff.

"Patrick Gustafson's extensive experience at the high school level as well as administrative experience will enable him to easily transfer to Region 13," a press release from the school board said.

Gustafson a graduate of Curry College and holds a 6th year degree from Central Connecticut State University.