Region 17 Hires New Superintendent

HADDAM, CT — The Regional School District 17 Board of Education recently announced the appointment of Dr. Holly Hageman as its new Superintendent of Schools.

According to a statement from the district: "Dr. Hageman’s career in education spans more than three decades, with achievements and accolades at every level: classroom teacher, principal, Central Office administrator and, for the past five years, as Assistant Superintendent for RSD 17, where she has done outstanding work in Curriculum and Instruction planning and development."

Hageman's experience includes positions as assistant superintendent in the Westport school system, principal of Nayaug Elementary School in Glastonbury, and Teacher of the Year when she taught science at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School.

"Our Board, our schools and our communities have enjoyed a positive and productive relationship with Dr. Hageman," the statement reads. "The Board received numerous letters in support of her selection as Superintendent. In one of them, the District’s eight building Administrators praise her as 'a strong and effective communicator' and 'approachable, collaborative, reflective and student-focused.'"

Dr. Hageman will receive a three-year contract, which will run through June 30, 2022.