First Selectman Patricia E. Llodra
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First Selectman |
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| Objectives: |
I have a strong interest in serving our community and feel that I can make a contribution through participation in town government. I have had a long career as an educator and administrator and have gained excellent experience and skills as a past member of the Legislative Council that helps me as First Selectman. I am analytical, prone to examine and evaluate practices and systems, am accustomed to working through complex issues, and have a proven record of success as a leader as well as a team player. |
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| Professional Experience: |
- Director, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching, CAS and CSDE
- Assistant Executive Director Connecticut Association of Schools
- Interim Principal, Newtown High School 2004-2005
- Principal, New Hartford High School, New Hartford, CT
- Teacher, Mathematics and Computer science
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| Public Service: |
- First Selectman, 2009 - present
- Past Member, Newtown Board of Education 1976- 1982
- Past Member, Newtown Legislative Council
- Chairman, Education Subcommittee, Newtown Legislative Council
- Chairman, Communications Subcommittee, Newtown Legislative Council
- First Selectman, 2009 - Present
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| Personal: |
- Spouse Robert M. Llodra, parents of three grown children – Michael, Sharon and Beth. Seven grandchildren: Katharine, Julia, Olivia, Oscar, Owen, Jackson and Nicholas.
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| Achievements: |
- CT High School Principal of the Year 2001
- CT Association of Schools Citation Award, 2000 and 2003
- CAS Commendation Award, 1998
- Apple Award for curriculum development and leadership, 1997
- Elected to CT Academy of Education Leaders, 1996
- Appointed to Principals Academy, 1995
- Awarded Excellence in Education Award, 1986
- PIMMS fellowship, 1985 and 1986
- NSF grant award in Mathematics, 1982
- Special award for contribution to development of girls soccer Newtown, 1984
- Newtown Jaycees award for Outstanding Young Woman, 1976
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