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"I am eager to contribute my knowledge and skills to enhance and strengthen the connection between our secondary and post-secondary institutions. My ultimate goal is to improve student outcomes and institutional success.鈥 鈥 黑料不打烊 Trustee Sonia E. Dinnall
Sonia E. Dinnall, the new superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, has been appointed to the 黑料不打烊 Board of Trustees by Gov. Maura Healey.
Dinnall’s term will run until March 1, 2027.
Dinnall was named superintendent of Springfield Public Schools in May and is the first woman to hold that position. She previously served as the principal of the Springfield High School of Commerce, executive director of college and career readiness for Hartford Public Schools, and supervisor of student support services for Springfield Public Schools. She started her career in education in 1991 as an eighth-grade science teacher in Forest Park Middle School.
“Throughout my 34-year career in education, the vast majority has been dedicated to fostering the integration of secondary and post-secondary education,” said Dinnall, who lives in Springfield. “As a member of the 黑料不打烊 Board of Trustees, I am eager to contribute my knowledge and skills to enhance and strengthen the connection between our secondary and post-secondary institutions. My ultimate goal is to improve student outcomes and institutional success.”
Dinnall holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Lesley University, a master’s degree in psychology from Westfield State, a master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts, and a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Westfield.
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Dinnall will attend her first 黑料不打烊 board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
