Gross as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and
Professional Learning (CIPL), effective July 1, 2010. See attached for
more information.
Kim Eves
Director of Communications
Greenwich Board of Education
290 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 203-625-7415
e mail: kim_eves@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Fax: 203-869-8003
SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTS DR. STACEY GROSS AS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
(For immediate release: Greenwich, CT – Tuesday, March 9, 2010)
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sidney A.Freund has appointed Dr. Stacey Gross as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction andProfessional Learning (CIPL), effective July 1, 2010. After a national search and an interview process thatincluded both internal and external candidates, Dr. Gross was identified as the most highly qualified for theposition.
Dr. Freund said, “As an educator for 24 years - 18 of which have been spent with the Greenwich PublicSchools - Stacey Gross brings a wealth of experience, expertise and talent to this position. She is a masterfulinstructional leader, a strategic facilitator, and a skilled collaborator. I am looking forward to having her on ourCentral Office team as an essential component to achieving our vision for the District.”
As Assistant Superintendent for CIPL, Dr. Gross will be responsible for working with district coordinators as well as with building leaders on curriculum development, a continuous program for the development andimprovement of instructional practices, and a coordinated professional learning program that supports Board anddistrict goals and initiatives.The search for a new Western Middle School Principal will begin immediately.
Bio Brief:
Dr. Stacey GrossAn educator for 24 years, Dr. Gross joined the Greenwich Public Schools in 1992 as a Special Educationteacher, was the first Housemaster for Greenwich High School’s Cantor House from 2003 to 2006, and has beenPrincipal of Western Middle School since 2006.
She has been Lead Principal for the District working under theguidance of the Deputy Superintendent to support first, second and third year principals, and was recentlynamed the 2010 Connecticut Middle School Principal of the Year by the CT Association of Schools.
As Principal of Western Middle School, Dr. Gross has led the school in increasing achievement for all students,and in closing gaps in achievement among student sub groups. This year, she guided the staff in an explorationof the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, resulting in a staff decision to adopt the program.
She has worked with the Western staff to create a comprehensive approach to increasing academic achievement andimproving the social-emotional learning experience for all students. This plan resulted in an increase in student engagement and achievement, an increase in participation in extra-curricular activities, and a dramatic reductionin disciplinary issues.
She has been instrumental in developing and implementing numerous classes andprograms designed to address the specific needs of students; including a collaboratively taught ESL/ReadingEnglish class, a “Structured Reading” support class, Peer Mentoring and Mediation programs, a StudentCouncil, and an Advisory program.
In addition to her outstanding contributions to the school, Dr. Gross works at the District level to support improvement efforts as Lead Principal training and advising first, second and third year Principals; as a memberof the District Data Team developing the Strategic Improvement Plan for the District; and as a Tri-Chair of theVision Implementation Team ensuring that the Vision of the Graduate becomes a reality.
Under her leadership,Western Middle School has been the recipient of the CAS Exemplary School Climate Award, the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge Award in 2007 and in 2008, and the Connecticut Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award.
Dr. Gross is credited with opening the high school’s ‘Fifth House’ in 2003 as its first Housemaster. She was responsible for managing the budget process, recruiting staff, implementing policies, procedures and services,and initiating the Peer Tutoring/Mentoring Program in the new House.
She facilitated the introduction of Professional Learning Communities at the high school and was actively involved in numerous schoolcommittees, serving as Chair for the Senior Internship Program, the Staff Development Committee, and the School Crisis Team.
She participated on the high school’s New Teacher Orientation Committee, the NEASC Steering and Visitation Committees and the Ninth Grade Transition Committee. Additionally, she participatedon multiple district-wide committees including the Closing the Achievement Gap Design Team, the Administrative Redesign Team and the International Baccalaureate Committee.
Dr. Gross began her career in education in 1986 as a teacher for the These Our Treasures Preschool in Bronx, N.Y. In 1987, she moved to The Hallen Center for Education in Mamaroneck, N.Y., a comprehensive special education school.
From 1989 to 1992, she was a middle school educator for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Services in Rye Brook, N.Y. at the Ardsley Middle School.
Dr. Gross received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1986 with a Major in Psychology, from Fordham University at Lincoln Center, New York City, NY.
She received her Master of Science Degree in Special Education in 1989; her Professional Diploma in Administration and Supervision in 1998; and her Doctor of Education/Executive Leadership in 2008 from Fordham University, Graduate School of Education, Tarrytown, New York.
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