Richard Therrien

39 Burr Street                                                                             K-12 Science Supervisor, New Haven Schools

West Hartford, CT 06107                                                              54 Meadow Street, New Haven, CT 06519

860-202-8389 (m)  Richtherrn@mac.com                                         (203)-946-7993, 946-8664 (fax)     

www.richtherrn.net/leadership                                                        richard.therrien@new-haven.k12.ct.us

                                                                        www.newhavenscience.org

Objective: District Educational Leadership

•  Experience and expertise in curriculum, professional development, technology/data analysis and professional learning communities.

•  Proven success in designing and implementing quality science, technology, math and interdisciplinary curriculum.

• Administrator certification (092) , Science certification(029,031,032,033,034) , Superintendent (093) in August 2011

• Excellent instructional skills, for adults AND students, as well as recognized state leader (CSTA, CSSA) .

 

Professional Experience

New Haven Public Schools, New Haven, CT                                                                                    2006-Present

K-12 Science Supervisor

       Received recognition as 2011 Connecticut Science Supervisor of the Year.

Leader of science department and member of leadership for large urban school district of over fifty schools and 20,000 students. Responsible for curricular coordination, CAPT and CMT prep, instructional coaching, managing district budget and resources, hiring, data analysis, school design, professional development, grant writing and implementation. Work with a variety of state and local partners. Serve on district wide committees and work with principals, leaders, directors and a variety of stakeholders to improve science learning for all students. Key accomplishments in NHPS reform initiative include work on 21st century rubrics as well as high school, college/career readiness. Member of District Leadership and District Data Team, trained in and monitor CALI Intiatives: Effective Teaching, Data Teams, Formative Assessment, Response To Intervention. Trained as a Cambridge Supervisor, and head up District Improvement Plan Tier II Effective Time and STEM Subcommittee. Key points of sucess: integrated STEM into New Haven’s nationally recognized school change initiatives, steadily increasing science scores and community involvement at all levels.

 

Suffield Public Schools, Suffield, CT                                                                                     2000-2006

Scienc Chair, Physics, Earth, Science & Society, Physical Science Teacher

       Led district science in curricular coordination, budget, peer coaching, and equipment management. Taught different levels/subjects of science. Improved standardized testing (CAPT) , organized safety/security . Chaired new high school move and NEASC curriculum committees. Hired, supervised teachers. Offered professional development to improve instruction, including technology, science in society, performance based assessment, inquiry, as well as instructional theory workshops for all staff.

 

Alternate Route to Certification, CT State Dept.  of Higher Education                                    1999- 2000

Instructor,  Physical Science Course

       Led 8 week summer program  for prospective CT 7-12 science teachers. Supervised  student teaching.

 

Project to Increase Mastery in Math and Science, Wesleyan University                                 1990-1998

Instructor, Middle School Science Fellows Program  (1993-1998), Technology  Leadership Institutes (1990-1996)

            Led intensive  PIMMS summer programs for K-12 CT teachers, emphasizing technology in the classroom. Taught teachers how to integrate the use of technology. Developed integrated model of science/math professional development, following a learning cycle model, along with performance based assessments.

 

East Granby High School, East Granby, CT                                                                           1997-2000

Physics, Earth Science (College Prep,Honors,& General), Pre-Algebra, Algebra (3 levels)

       Taught an enriching program of math and science courses. Revised curriculum for ninth grade Earth Science. Coordinated science curriculum across the district. Completely revised physics curriculum. Developed meaningful projects  for Algebra programs. Leader in serving on science, math curriculum, block scheduling, CAPT and accreditation curriculum committees. Played an integral role in rewriting middle to high school math sequences.

 

John Read Middle School, Redding, CT                                                                                 1988-1997

Physical Science, Computer Teacher, Educational Technology Specialist

       Taught an enriching physical science curriculum to students of all ability levels. Developed many open ended CAPT type activities. Taught interdisciplinary courses and units on the CITY, immigration, WW II. Taught computer course for 6-8 students and teachers.  Served as first district technology specialist. Participated in student activities, a structured advisor/advisee program, Student Assistance Team. Coordinated curriculum with teachers across the district. Variety of committees, including hiring, scheduling, peer coaching, science curriculum and technology plan development. BEST/Mentor trained.

Additional Professional Experiences and Qualifications   (Richard Therrien)

 

-CT Race to the Top STEM Writing Team                                                                                                   2010-Present

-Urban Science Rep, Board of Directors, Connecticut Science Supervisors Association                                         2008-Present

-Officer, Board of Directors, Connecticut Science Teachers Association                                                             1993-Present

       Past President (1999-Present), President (1997-99), Treasurer (1999-2002), Newsletter Editor, (1999-2000),Vice President and Conference Chair (1996-97), Membership Chair (1995-97), Middle Level Director (1993-95)

       Played important leadership role in serving the needs of Connecticut’s science teachers. Worked with local, state and national officials and companies to conduct an annual CT Science Educators Conference. Represented CT Science Teachers Association at various meetings and conferences.

 

-NEASC Visiting Committee Member (2 Visits), selected as Assistant Chair Visiting Committee                         2005-Present

-Active member, CT Science Teachers, CT Science Supervisors, NSTA, ASCD,                                                1986-Present

-Trainer, Presenter, Sales, Apple Computer                                                                                                  2001-2005

-National Science Teachers Association Key Leader, ENC Ambassador for CT                                                    2001-Present

-Contributing Editor, CAPT Science Study Guide, Websterhouse Publishing                                                     2005

-Task10 Science Technology Committee                                                                                                      2000-2001

-State Science Frameworks/CAPT Writing Committee                                                                                   1994-2000

-Presenter, variety of National and State Science conferences                                                                            1989-Present

-BEST/Mentor Trained, BEST Program Science Portfolio Assessor (6-12)                                                         1996-Present

-CT Academy for Mathematics, Science and Technology Leadership Council                                                     1997-2000

-CT Academy Grade  8 Science Assessment Writing Project                                                                            1997-1999

-Support Programs To Increase Competency in Astronomy(SPICA) Agent,                                                        Summer 1991

       Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

-University of New Haven, K-12 Intern trainer (Science, Lesson Design, Technology)                                          1993-1995

-University of Bridgeport, K-12 Intern trainer , Course Instructor (Science, Technology)                                       1988-1993

-Administrative Assistant, Department of Education, University of Bridgeport                                                   1986-1988

-Student Teaching, Physics, Fairfield High School                                                                                        Fall 1987

-Full time Science Intern/Substitute, University of Bridgeport, Norwalk High School                                          1986-1987

-Participant in professional development on interdisciplinary curriculum, lesson design, misconceptions,                1988-present

       performance based assessment, integrated science, technology, and teaming at state and national

       conferences and workshops with leaders such as Grant Wiggins, Heidi Jacobs, Michael Hibbard.

 

Education

Doctorate in Educational Leadership    Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT             2009-2012

       (dissertation on district improvement plans/district data teams)

Sixth Year Educational Leadership      Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT             2004-2006                              

Sixth Year (32 cr no degree ), Education (Science) University of Bridgeport,  Bridgeport, CT                        1987-1992

 

Master of Science, Education              University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT                                 1986-1987

 

Bachelor of Arts, Astronomy               Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland, OH                    1982-1986

       Minors: History of Science, Physics, Music

 

 

References on request             include:

 

Imma Canelli, New Haven Asst Superintendent                    (203)-946-5082     Willie Freeman, New Haven  Social Studies Supervisor     (203)-946-8622

Tom Jones, Principal, Suffield High School (Ret)               (860)-668-3810    Dr. R Lindgren, Admin Intern Supervisor, CCSU                                   (860)-653-6981

Steve Weinberg, CSDE Science Consultant (ret)                  (860)-561-4143     Tom Menditto, Science, Tech.Coord, New Britain                (860)-827-2275