colchester_congratulates_dr_charles_e_hewes_and_welcomes_new_assistant_superintendent_jessica_l_kuckel

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FOR RELEASE: September 7, 2023

COLCHESTER CONGRATULATES DR. CHARLES E. HEWES AND
WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT JESSICA L. KUCKEL


                              COLCHESTER - Dr. Charles E. Hewes, Assistant Superintendent
                              of Colchester Public Schools, has been named the new Deputy
                              Commissioner at the State of Connecticut Department of
                              Education. The State Board of Education took official action and
                              voted unanimously at its Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday,
                              September 6, 2023, appointing Dr. Hewes as Deputy
                              Commissioner. “It has been an honor and a privilege to have
                              served the students and families of Colchester, as well as work
                              with the District’s expert faculty and staff” said Dr. Hewes. Dr.
                              Hewes began his professional career in Colchester 17 years ago
                              as a teacher at Bacon Academy. Over the years, he has served
as a teacher, coach, Assistant Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning and most recently,
Assistant Superintendent. “While I am sad to lose him as a colleague here in Colchester, I
cannot think of a better person to lead curriculum work or a better advocate for public education
than Dr. Hewes” said Superintendent Daniel P. Sullivan, III. Dr. Hewes last day in the District
will be September 29, 2023.



                           COLCHESTER - On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the
                           Colchester Board of Education unanimously appointed Jessica L.
                           Kuckel as the new Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Ms.
                           Kuckel began her career in education as a social worker for the
                           Milford Public Schools and then for the Capital Region Education
                           Council (CREC). She has a Masters in Social Work from
                           Southern Connecticut State University, a 6th year degree from
                           the University of Bridgeport, and completed the Executive
                           Leadership program at Central Connecticut State University in
                           2020. Ms. Kuckel began working in the South Windsor Public
                           Schools as the Supervisor of Elementary Special Education in
                           2014. Three years later, she was appointed Director of Special
                           Services and in 2023 was promoted to the role of Executive
                           Director of Student Services. "I am thrilled and honored to be
appointed as the Assistant Superintendent for the Colchester Public Schools. This is a
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remarkable opportunity to contribute to the standard of educational excellence this community
holds, and I can't wait to work alongside our dedicated educators, staff, families, and community
members” said Ms. Kuckel. “Jessica’s wide range of experiences, especially in related services,
and special education will be an asset to the Colchester Public Schools. We are excited to
welcome her to our leadership team and the Colchester community” said Superintendent Daniel
P. Sullivan, III.