At the Joint Meeting in May, VTCLA recognizes a Curriculum Director of the Year
Criteria:
Extensive contributions to curriculum, instruction, and assessment in their district(s)
Dedication to students & families
Positive relationships with faculty/staff/admin
Supportive colleague to other regional and/or state CDs
Excellent professional learning leader
Devoted to improving learning for all students
Congratulations to the 2022-23 VTCLA Curriculum Director of the Year:
Gwen Carmolli, Colchester School District
Gwen has served in many, many roles in her illustrious career, including, but not limited to:
Paraeducator . Title I Tutor . Long Term Substitute. Elementary Teacher . Instructional Leader . Interim Director of Curriculum .
Gwen currently serves as:
Director of Curriculum, CSD
President of CVEDC
President of VTCLA
Board Member of Snelling Center for Government
Chair of Advisory Council on Literacy
Gwen earned her Undergraduate degree (UVM), Math Leader Certificate (Grafton Leadership Institute), Data Training Certificate (Center for Performance Assessment), Masters Degree (SMC), Vermont Leadership Institute (Snelling Center for Government), Certificate of Advanced Education Leadership (Harvard)
Gwen has worked in Colchester School District for her full career, beginning as a student teacher at Porters Point School - a true green and blue CSD Laker!
Her collaborative spirit, optimistic outlook, and dedication to learning are greatly appreciated by all those fortunate to work with Gwen over the years.