Dariens new superintendent is no stranger to the district. At last nights meeting, the Board of Education unanimously and enthusiastically appointed Stephen Falcone to the top job. Presently Darien's Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, Falcone has taught History and Social Studies at Darien High School during the 1990s and was named Assistant Principal of Darien High School in 1998.
Tonight, we are selecting an educator and an instructional leader, said Board Chair Kim Westcott. This is an exciting time for Darien.
All of the Board members voiced their strong support for Falcone. Stephen is a man of integrity and intellect, said George Reilly.
Falcone takes over from Donald Fiftal who announced his retirement earlier this year. The Board hired an outside consulting firm to help it figure out the profile of the Board was seeking in candidates. After conducting a survey and focus group, it turned out the BOE didnt have to search very far.
His work in research based instructional methods, and in the recruitment, professional development, and mentoring of outstanding staff have earned him widespread respect, said the BOE in a press release announcing Falcones appointment. He is known as a thoughtful, collaborative, and trusted leader who takes the time to understand the culture of the community.
Falcone, a New Canaan resident, has a B.A. in Political Science from Amherst College and a M.A. and a M.A. in Liberal Studies from Wesleyan University. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in 1999 from the University of Connecticut.
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