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The West Haven Public School District is committed to the belief that all children are capable of attaining high levels of achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. Students will reach this goal through their own diligence and effort, a learning climate that responds to individual academic needs, a curriculum that challenges and is aligned with the state standards, adequate resources, and skilled, professional instruction. Furthermore, a belief in social equality underlies West Haven's commitment to providing a high quality of education for all students.

Welcome to the district

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Ms. Ranfone joins Carrigan Intermediate School as a 5th grade math and science teacher. She previously worked as a long-term substitute in 3rd grade in Cheshire and 4th grade in Cromwell. She holds a 6th Year degree in Elementary Education from the University of Bridgeport.

- Ms. Rachel Ranfone

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Mr. Hill returns to West Haven High School as a science teacher, where he will be teaching Chemistry, Meteorology, and Astronomy to students in grades 10–12. This year marks his 30th year of teaching. He is excited to reconnect with former colleagues and students.

- Mr. Nathaniel Hill

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Ms. Gleason joins Washington Elementary School as a kindergarten teacher. She is in her second year in education and comes to West Haven from the New Haven School District. She is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University.

- Ms. Christina Gleason

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Ms. Dowd is a new 2nd grade teacher at Forest Elementary School. A graduate of Sacred Heart University and a 2020 alumna of West Haven High School, she is excited to begin her first year of teaching and make a positive impact in her hometown community.

- Ms. Maura Dowd

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Mr. McCarthy is a 7th and 8th grade special education math teacher at Bailey Middle School. He brings 2 years of experience, holds degrees from Dartmouth and the University of Hartford, and is proud to return to his hometown of West Haven after teaching at the Taft School.

- Mr. James McCarthy

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Mrs. Penagos is a new kindergarten teacher at Forest Elementary School. She brings over 16 years of experience from the Bridgeport School District and holds degrees from UConn, Sacred Heart University (MAT), and Walden University (M.S.).

- Mrs. Bannon Penagos