On July 1, 2018,
Dr. Patricia Cosentino began her tenure as Superintendent of the New Fairfield
Public School District. She is extremely honored to be working in such a well-respected
school district. She is excited to tackle the challenges that await and looks
forward to working with the children, staff, families and community members to
ensure that all students receive the best education possible.
Dr. Cosentino just
completed a six-year tenure as the Region 12 School District Superintendent. She
is proud of her work in the Litchfield County communities of Bridgewater,
Roxbury and Washington and led the charge for the 20th CT Agriscience
STEM program at Shepaug Valley School. Before that Dr. C. was employed for 11
years in the Bethel School System, beginning her career there in 2001 as the
Principal of Frank A. Berry School. In
2006 Dr. Cosentino assumed the principalship of Bethel High School. Before her
time in CT she worked in Public School 206Q in Rego Park, New York as a
teacher, an Assistant Principal and five years as the Principal. Dr. Cosentino also worked for one year in
Columbus School in Bridgeport, CT. Her
varied experiences have allowed her to meet wonderful children and families and
embrace the varied school communities. She
has fostered positive relationships with staff in her capacity as a school
leader.
Dr. Cosentino
received her Doctorate in Instructional Education from Western Connecticut
State University in 2008 and continues to be involved in the educational
program as she mentors administrative candidates and works as an adjunct
professor in the Doctoral Program. She
is currently the President of WCSU’s Phi Delta Kappa and stays involved with
the University on many levels.
Dr. Cosentino
currently resides in Bethel with her son, Vincent and their dog Dallas. Dr. C.
loves spending quality time with her family; she has a Mom in New York City,
three sisters, two brothers-in-law, seven nephews and one niece. Dr. Cosentino
loves going to NYC to visit friends and see shows on Broadway. She is a big music
fan and her favorite is Bruce Springsteen. Dr. Cosentino enjoys the outdoors,
both the country and the beach, appreciating the beauty and serenity of
nature.
Dr. C absolutely loves
her job and she has a passion for public education and students. She is an educator
who strives to be a positive advocate and role model for other educators and one
who demonstrates integrity in words and deeds. She aspires to represent what is
best about our profession, and leads by example, putting the children she
serves, first. Dr. C will put one hundred percent of her effort into making the
New Fairfield School District a safe place for children to live, laugh and
learn. She understands the importance of “practicing an attitude of gratitude.”
Dr. C looks forward to working with the Board of Education, the staff, the
children and the New Fairfield community. 