Hull wins

UConn

honor

PUTNAM — School Superintendent William Hull, has been named UConn NEAG School of Education Superintendent of the Year for 2015.  

Hull was nominated by David Larson, Ph.D., former executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, who has worked with Hull for the past 10 years.   

Hull has a bachelor’s in history/secondary education; a master’s in education and Executive Leadership Certificate from UConn. He also has a sixth year Educational Leadership certificate from Sacred Heart University.  

This year marks Hull 35th year in education and sixth year in Putnam as superintendent.  In Larson’s nomination and supporting letters of nomination Hull was recognized for increasing student achievement, bringing new programs into the district to benefit students and the community, guiding the renovation of Putnam High School, improving community engagement in the district as well as being actively involved in the community.  

Hull is currently the local chairman of the Northeast Area Superintendent Association, serves on the Board Directors of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, the Board of Directors of the Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse, the Vice Chair of Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Insurance Collaborative along with serving on the Steering Committee of Putnam’s School Based Health Clinic. In addition, he has helped to bring over $3.5 million in grants into the Putnam School System. He was also applauded for having a relaxed, engaging and open demeanor.  

The award will be presented to Hull March 28 at UConn.

Putnam Board of Education Chairman Michael Morrill said, “From the first day that Superintendent Hull arrived in Putnam more than six years ago, our school district began a transformation process moving toward schools where student learning and achievement are truly prioritized. Superintendent Hull has been a key leader in helping our community in so many important ways not only in our schools but also throughout our town and across northeast Connecticut.”

Hull said, “I am proud to be part of a wonderful team.  The entire staff, team of administrators, Board of Education and Putnam Community has worked together to improve the lives of our students.  I am honored to accept this award as part of this great team.”