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Frances G. DiFiore serves a dual role as assistant director of Magnet Schools and director of the Institute of Teaching and Learning.
In both her roles at CREC, DiFiore works with teachers and principals at the nine magnet schools operated by CREC on boosting student achievement by continually refining school curricula. As director of Teaching and Learning, she has the opportunity to help the agency’s 35 member districts do the same.
DiFiore worked for Hartford Public Schools for 20 years in a variety of positions, from teacher to acting assistant superintendent. She also spent six months as a principal-in-residence with the State Department of Education working directly with 16 schools in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven identified as “in need of improvement” to develop school improvement plans.
DiFiore holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Connecticut, a master’s in special education from Saint Joseph College, a sixth-year certificate in educational leadership from UConn and her certification for superintendency from UConn.
She has experience working with students at all levels – having served as assistant principal at both Weaver and Bulkeley high schools and as the principal of West Middle Elementary School in Hartford.
Though she enjoys working directly with the students, DiFiore said she feels that she can make a greater difference working with their teachers and principals to better serve students and boost student achievement.
A member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, DiFiore also serves as vice chair of the East Catholic School Board and as a member of the Corpus Christi Athletic Association.
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