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07/25/2024 04:43 PMPress Release, Branford Public Schools
The Branford Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Hernandez Corcoran as Director of Elementary Education for the Branford Public Schools (BPS). Corcoran’s career spans over two decades with experiences as an elementary classroom teacher, literacy curriculum specialist and literacy consultant. Currently, Corcoran is the Director of English Language Arts and Humanities for the Groton Public Schools.
Corcoran has many talents as a curriculum leader, most notably in the area of elementary literacy. Her strong background as a professional development provider coupled with her understanding of reading and writing pedagogy, perfectly align with the district’s need to support teachers and students in response to new state legislation regarding the science of reading.
Corcoran is a published author, well established leader and will be an incredibly collaborative member of the BPS leadership team.
Corcoran shared, "I am truly honored to be chosen as the Director of Elementary Education for Branford Public Schools. I look forward to working with staff, students and caregivers to ensure the academic success of each and every child n our community."
As a student of Central Connecticut State University, Corcoran earned a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education with a concentration in Spanish and a masters degree in reading and language arts. Additionally, Lisa pursued further graduate study at the University of New England and earned her administrative certification from Sacred Heart University.
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Christopher Tranberg stated, “Welcoming a leader with Lisa’s talents to our team is an exciting opportunity for our district. Lisa’s expertise in elementary education is evident in every conversation and her passion and love of reading will contribute positively to building a stronger culture of teaching and learning across our community.”