Beginning on August 22, 2023, Elizabeth Horton Sheff will join the Goodwin University Magnet School System (GUMSS) as the Alumni Specialist, responsible for nurturing and broadening the district’s relationships with their alumni. Horton Sheff is known throughout the state as … Continue reading Elizabeth Horton Sheff to join Goodwin University Magnet School System
Goodwin University and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Matthew Peel as Assistant Director of Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) at Goodwin University and Meaghan Freeman as Assistant Principal of Riverside … Continue reading Goodwin University Magnet School System hires Peel and Freeman to support Connecticut River Academy and Riverside Magnet School
Goodwin University and LEARN, a regional educational service center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Sarah Burke of Manchester as Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Jessica Gomez-Bedosky of Woodbury as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, … Continue reading Goodwin University Magnet School System Fills Key Leadership Roles
A Metaversity creates an immersive VR experience for students. Learn how Goodwin’s magnet school system is pioneering new technologies to benefit students. Continue reading Metaversity opens new world of learning choices to Goodwin Magnet School System
Goodwin University and LEARN have appointed Kayleigh Conrad as the new Assistant Principal of Riverside Magnet School. Read the exciting news! Continue reading LEARN and Goodwin University Announce Kayleigh Conrad as Assistant Principal of Riverside Magnet School
Kimberlee Matthews has been appointed principal of Riverside Magnet School (RMS) in East Hartford, CT, starting in July 2022. Read the announcement here. Continue reading LEARN and Goodwin University Announce Kimberlee Matthews as Principal of Riverside Magnet School
Pre-Kindergarten may only be something you think of twice in your life: when you’re four years old, walking into a classroom for the first time, and once again, when you’re a parent, deciding if you’ll place your young one in … Continue reading The Importance of Universal Preschool
Connecticut River Academy scholars made a great showing at the 2022 Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Awards. Discover the CTRA students who received honors. Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Shines at Aspirations in Computing Awards
Finding joy in your job can be rare for people just breaking into the workforce, but Jarrell Douglas has found both excitement and potential in his career as a machinist. Even before graduating from Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), Jarrell has … Continue reading A Pathway from High School to Manufacturing
On October 28, 2021, Wepco Plastics, Inc. proudly presented Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) at Goodwin University with the Trailblazer STEAM Grant during their Manufacturing Day event in Middlefield, Connecticut. The grand award of $5,000 was sponsored by Progressive Components through … Continue reading Wepco Plastics, Inc. Awards Trailblazer STEAM Grant to Connecticut River Academy
Goodwin University and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Matthew R. Dadona of Avon as Assistant Superintendent of Pathways and Partnerships for the Goodwin University Magnet School System, effective October … Continue reading Matthew Dadona Named Assistant Superintendent of Pathways and Partnerships for Goodwin University Magnet School System
Goodwin University and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Sheri Tanner as Director of Middle Level Programming at the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) on the University campus, effective August 30, … Continue reading Goodwin University and LEARN Announce Director of Middle Level Program at Connecticut River Academy
An Innovative ECAMP™ Experience: Quotes from Inside the Classroom Creative and in-demand advanced manufacturing careers are making a comeback in Connecticut, and the hope is that the cutting-edge field will soon inspire the up-and-coming innovators of the Nutmeg State. To help … Continue reading An Innovative ECAMP™ Experience: Quotes from Inside the Classroom
The Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) at Goodwin University has been named the 2020-2021 National Secondary Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. The Magnet Schools of America Merit Award of Excellence singles out one … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University Named National Secondary Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America
On April 30, 2021, LEARN announced that its Executive Committee of the Board of Directors appointed JT Foster as principal of the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA). Foster, of North Haven, has been interim principal at CTRA since July 1, 2020; … Continue reading LEARN Names JT Foster as New Principal of Connecticut River Academy
Goodwin University and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, have announced the appointment of Dr. Salvatore Menzo as Superintendent of Magnet Schools for Goodwin, effective July 1, 2021. For the past 12 years, Dr. Menzo has … Continue reading Goodwin University and LEARN Welcome New Superintendent of Magnet Schools
Creative Scholar Spotlight: Damarilis “Dama” Rosado How this Latina activist, artist, designer, singer, and soon-to-be small business owner found success at Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) Expected graduation year: Class of 2021 Hometown: Hartford, CT Interests: Designing, drawing, music, painting, reading, singing, and … Continue reading Creative Scholar Spotlight: Damarilis “Dama” Rosado
When it comes to education in the United States, we are becoming more competitive. It is no longer enough to have a high school diploma on its own. To reach success, many students today will plan to attend a college … Continue reading Does a Magnet School Look Good for College Applicants?
