New Haven Public Schools
Excellence in Education
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New Year, New Faces
This year we have nine new physical education teachers in the district. They are: John Gustafson, Tyler Ruoff, Jordyn Franco, Charles Ritchel, Kyle Harper, Ryan Lajorie, Dean Bhatt, Mike Moore, Jason Cartwright. Here is what they say about themselves.
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“Kids Believed That They Will Never Lose”
Interview with Eric Barbarito, PE, Health and Athletics Assistant Director
Meet Eric Barbarito – our new PE, Health and Athletics Assistant Director. He started at NHPS 26 years ago as a social studies teacher. Eric also worked as a coach, athletic facilitator and a PE teacher. He shares his memories and views on current state of things in education in the conversation below. -
Life Lessons from “Jogo Bonito”
Interview with Wilbur Cross soccer coach Edgar Miller
Edgar Miller, current head soccer coach at Wilbur Cross high school, has been working as a coach for the district since 2000. What was previously a part-time job, seven years ago, turned into a full-time position. We interviewed him for our newsletter, and we think his experience, work ethics are invaluable. His approach and passion could guide new and young teaching staff in their work. -
Healthy Cooking Videos with Maria
Last year I was thinking about doing something creative and practical to boost the health curriculum materials and quite serendipitously met Maria Asis, MD who at the time was giving cooking demonstrations at Hillhouse high school.
