LIFE

Peter Colaccino originally thought that his career would be in the criminal justice field. Then he had a change of heart.

The auditorium at Newington High School was alive with conversation and energy as teachers, administrators and other staff members of the Newington Public Schools gathered for the annual back to school convocation.

Marco Tirillo didn’t have to walk far to move his belongings into his new office at John Wallace Middle School. His previous office was right next door.

The school has an active career center that offers a multitude of resources including the opportunity for students to conduct online video chats and practice job interviews with business professionals. There are also opportunities for them to go on road trips to different types of businesses to learn first-hand how they operate and the jobs they have to offer.

Jennifer Miller of West Hartford was hired at the onset of the current academic year to fill the vacancy for an assistant superintendent of schools. She speaks with enthusiasm about her new job and the quality of the Wethersfield Public Schools.

Excellence Across Our Schools: A sampling of some recent student awards:

The members of the Student Council at Newington High School don’t limit the scope of their activities to the NHS campus. They are seeking to make an impact on the wider community as well. That’s why they paid visits to Jefferson House and Masonicare at Middlewoods of Newington to interact with the senior citizens who live in those facilities. These visits are among other outreach projects the students are encouraged to undertake under the leadership of Spanish teacher Elisa

High school students are learning how to debate, advocate and negotiate. It’s all part of the Model United Nations program. Rocky Hill High School hosted its second Model UN Conference on March 29. The theme was to explore global challenges through debate and diplomacy while speaking boldly, negotiating wisely and acting globally.