The appointment of a new superintendent of schools took place at a special meeting of the East Granby Board of Education Wednesday.
EAST GRANBY, CT — An experienced educator who has devoted more than a quarter-century in the classroom and administrative roles has been hired to guide the East Granby Public Schools as superintendent.
Suzanne M. Palmieri, currently director of strategic initiatives for Hartford Public Schools, was unanimously appointed to the post at a special meeting of the East Granby Board of Education Wednesday. She began her new duties immediately.
Palmieri's K-12 journey began as a social studies teacher, a role she adored. Her dedication to education also extends to the collegiate level, where she has taught sociology for over 24 years.
In addition to her extensive teaching background, she has served in several full-timeadministrative leadership roles within higher education, bringing a wealth of knowledge, postsecondary partners, and a broad perspective on educational systems to her new position.
She has been a key leader in driving innovation and improving student outcomes. Her work wasrecognized with a Yandow Educator of the Year award in 2023 for her creative use of the arts tofoster student growth.
Palmieri earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in sociology from Albertus Magnus College and Fordham University, respectively. She also holds a Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University, and Superintendent certification from Sacred Heart University.
An advocate for joyful, student-centered learning environments, Palmieri’s leadership philosophy emphasizes academic rigor, innovation, and community engagement.
"I’m thrilled to join a district that so clearly values student achievement and whole-child development," she said in a news release. "East Granby’s commitment to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with my vision for education. I look forward to partnering with families, educators and the entire community to ensure our students thrive."
School board chair Bob Paskiewicz wrote, "The search for our new Superintendent was thorough and inclusive. We actively sought input from the community through focus groups and surveys, and we were fortunate to have a very strong pool of candidates. Suzanne Palmieri stood out as a dynamic and visionary leader. Her enthusiasm, expertise, and student-first approach make her a great fit for East Granby. We are excited to welcome her as we embark on a new school year."
The superintendent search, conducted in partnership with CABE Search Services, was led bysenior consultant Mary Broderick. The process included extensive constituent engagement todevelop a Leadership Profile that shaped the search and selection process.