OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

 


 

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Education for a Lifetime

Common Threads:
Archbishop's Pastoral Letter
Superintendent's Message
Strategic Directions in Core Value Areas

Statement of Philosophy

The Office of Catholic Schools, a hope-filled community with responsibility for the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Hartford, is dedicated to dynamic educational leadership promoting quality Catholic education, proclaiming the word of God, and serving God’s people by our actions. In administering and serving the schools, we seek the guidance of the Spirit as we face the challenges of contemporary society while we chart a strong course for the future.

Mission

The mission of the Office of Catholic Schools is to further the advancement of Catholic education for students in the Archdiocese of Hartford by providing service, support, guidance, and direction to pastors, presidents, principals, teachers, boards, parents, and other stakeholders of Catholic schools.

The Office of Catholic Schools will:

  • advance the educational and catechetical mission of the Catholic Church;
  • provide leadership, formation, and professional development;
  • utilize research findings for making sound decisions;
  • develop curriculum that will enhance the knowledge and skills for students to think critically and become productive moral citizens within a multicultural and technological society;
  • foster collaboration of resources among other Catholic agencies, parishes and secular educational programs;
  • advocate recognition of and support for Catholic schools;
  • further the institutional advancement of Catholic schools; and
  • seek avenues for equitable distribution of resources.

OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
467 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Telephone: 860-242-4362
Fax: 860-242-8683
Email: lnelson@adh-ocs.org
(General office email will be sent to the Office Manager)

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dale R. Hoyt, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
drhoyt@adh-ocs.org ext. 130

Maria Maynard, Assistant Superintendent
mmaynard@adh-ocs.org ext. 127

Sr. Kathleen Fitz Simons, CND, Assistant Superintendent
kfitzsimons@adh-ocs.org ext. 128

DIRECTORS
Anne T. Clubb, School Advancement
aclubb@adh-ocs.org ext. 144

Lawrence Duffany, Teacher Personnel
lduffany@adh-ocs.org ext. 136

Valerie Mara, Director of Curriculum Design
vmara@adh-ocs.org ext. 138

Kenneth M. Przysiecki, CPA, School Finances
kprzysiecki@adh-ocs.org ext. 124


ANCILLARY STAFF

Marilyn D. Dailey, Receptionist and General Secretary
mdailey@adh-ocs.org ext. 120

James L. Giangreco, Administrative Assistant (School Finances)
jlgiangreco@adh-ocs.org ext. 139

Gayle Keene, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
gkeene@adh-ocs.org ext. 130

Leslie A. Nelson, Office Manager
lnelson@adh-ocs.org ext. 126

Diane Newell, Administrative Assistant (School Advancement)
dnewell@adh-ocs.org ext. 145

Karen Tyler, Administrative Assistant (Assistant Superintendents)
ktyler@adh-ocs.org ext. 132


FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (FACS)
Cynthia Basil Howard, Director of Development
cbhoward@facshartford.org ext. 137

FUTURE MUSICIANS, INC.
James Corcoran, Connecticut Administrator
FMI, P. O. Box 428, Portland, CT 06480, 860-342-4485

 
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