Funding the Advancement of Norwich Students

Kathy Iovino and Yelitza Brooks Join NPS Education Foundation Board of Directors!

The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation is proud to announce that Kathy Iovino and Yelitza Brooks have joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Kathy and Yelitza have committed their professional careers in support of quality education and in service to the youth of the greater Norwich community. The NPS Education Foundation is thrilled that it will benefit from their stewardship!
Kathy’s career in education began as a School Social Worker in the Plainfield Public Schools and then in Griswold Public Schools until her retirement in 2017. In addition to her role as
School Social Worker, Kathy also served as the School Readiness Coordinator, Early Childhood Coordinator and Early Childhood Special Education Facilitator.
Yelitza has been working in service to students and their families for ten years. She helps students and their families find the resources they require to support each student’s educational journey. Yelitza’s favorite aspect of her job is being a part of an amazing Norwich community.
The NPS Education Foundation proudly welcomes Kathy and Yelitza to our Board of Directors!

NPS Education Foundation Awards Over $2,500 in Support of NPS Student Achievement!

The NPS Education Foundation recently awarded over $2,500 in grants to Norwich Public Schools classrooms supporting STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Highlights include a Multicultural Celebration designed to foster cultural awareness, inclusivity, and global citizenship at Uncas Elementary. A Play-Based Learning Project fostering creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking at Samuel Huntington Elementary. A Book Club for Grade 3 Readers at Uncas Elementary. Positive Traits in Grade Eight Project to support students’ respect for one another, responsibility, and mindfulness at Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School. Lively Letters providing Reading Intervention Instructional Materials at Stanton Elementary School and Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School. Accessible Learning Materials for Individualized Support at Stanton Elementary School. News2You, a Reading Comprehension and Writing Program at Mahan Elementary School & Family Resource Center. Sight Word and Writing Fluency for Resource Students Stanton Elementary School.
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Since its start in 2011, the NPS Education Foundation has awarded over $133,500 to NPS classrooms in support of student achievement.