PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Dr. Amy Fedigan, Ed.D.

Dr. Fedigan is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in Darien Public Schools. Dr. Fedigan first began her professional journey in the middle school world language classroom after earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Secondary Education from St. Michael's College (Colchester, VT). She was named a National Board Certified Teacher, EAYA World Language in 2004. Dr. Fedigan completed a Master of Science Degree in Special Education with a concentration in behavioral studies and a Sixth Year Degree in Educational Leadership, both from Southern Connecticut State University. Dr. Fedigan served as Assistant Principal of East Shore Middle School and then principal of Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School, both in Milford, CT. She earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership from Southern Connecticut State University. Dr. Fedigan has participated in the Yale Seedlings Institute for Social-Emotional Learning in the field of education. Additionally, she participated in the UConn Neag School of Education PK-3 Leadership program (2015) and found the experience to be relevant and inspiring for leading this critical work. She has been a presenter for the PK-3 Leadership program and is thrilled to now serve as the program director.

EXPERT ADVISORY PANEL

Elizabeth Aschenbrenner
Project Coordinator, Executive Function and Purposeful Play, P-Grade 3 Leadership Team, Connecticut

Claire E. Cameron, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Learning & Instruction, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Craig A. Cooke, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools, Madison, Connecticut

Kristie Kauerz, Ed.D.
Director of the National P-3 Center, Associate Clinical Professor at University of Colorado – Denver, and Affiliate Professor at University of Washington’s College of Education

Sharon Ritchie, Ed. D.
Senior Scientist and Principal investigator First School initiative, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Lisa Roy, Ed.D.
Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Wendy Simmons, Ph.D.
State Services Liaison with the Build Initiative

Shauna Tominey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Practice & Parenting Education Specialist, Oregon State University

Steve Tozer, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Educational Policy Studies, University of Illinois - Chicago

Joseph F. Yukish, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor, College of Education, Clemson University, South Carolina; Early Literacy Consultant specializing in K-2 reading