Wilton Selectman Named To Leadership Role On State Council

WILTON, CT — A member of the Wilton Board of Selectmen has been tapped to serve on Connecticut’s Reading Leadership Implementation Council.

The Council is charged with providing guidance to The Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success. State House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora made the appointment Monday.

The Center was established under Senate bill 1202 in June of 2021. The Council aims to ensure Connecticut districts, teachers, and especially families are equipped with structured support to help all students read on grade level by third grade. The Council is made up of twelve bipartisan members who were appointed by the governor or legislative leaders.

"Reading is one the most important tools that children must acquire at an early age to become strong and developed individuals. Being appointed to the Reading Leadership Implementation Council is an honor, and I look forward to contributing to its work and the programs it establishes to help our children become strong readers and lifelong learners. The Council’s commitment to families and providing resources for them is a huge draw for me. As a parent, I believe that reading is the cornerstone of an effective education for every child in Connecticut," said Healy. “The creation of this Council could not have come at a more critical time. The learning loss due to the pandemic is significant here in Connecticut.”

Additionally, the Reading Leadership Implementation Council will develop a coordinated statewide reading plan for grades K-3 which will include strategies, publishing annual goals for the Center, meeting at least once every two months and consultation with representatives from public, private, and philanthropic organizations.

A 14-year resident of Wilton, Healy has been a long-time community volunteer for organizations including Minks to Sinks (currently co-chair), the Wilton Library (former treasurer, chair of the Finance Committee and member of Executive Committee), the Wilton Youth Council (former treasurer) and WYC Project 2022 (current treasurer). She also is a volunteer tax preparer for AARP, providing necessary assistance to those with low incomes and seniors. She previously served on Wilton’s Conservation Commission. She was elected to the Board of Selectmen in November 2021.