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ACES Village School Welcomes Kristen Peck as New Additional Assistant Principal - Copy

August 22nd, 2023

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(North Haven, CT – Aug 9, 2023) – ACES Village School, a distinguished institution specializing in providing exceptional education to elementary/middle school students with special needs, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kristen Peck as a new additional Assistant Principal. With an illustrious career spanning 26 years in the field of education, Ms. Peck brings proven experience and expertise that aligns seamlessly with the school's mission and values.

The role of Assistant Principal requires the ideal candidate to be an educational leader, overseeing aspects of school culture, continuous improvement, and student success. The Assistant Principal plays a vital role in the building administrative team and works to oversee the adherence of policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students can make meaningful growth through rigorous instruction in a safe environment through a comprehensive program that is aligned to the vision and mission of ACES. These skills can be found within Ms. Peck’s career.

Ms. Peck’s journey in education began with her pursuit of a Master of Arts in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University. Her educational foundation, coupled with her passion for supporting students' holistic growth, has paved the way for her remarkable career. Ms. Peck’s extensive experience in various educational roles showcases her dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Prior to joining ACES Village School, Ms. Peck served as a dedicated school psychologist at Middletown Public Schools in Connecticut. Her contributions were marked by her commitment to understanding and addressing students' individual needs, ensuring that every child had the opportunity to thrive. She later transitioned to a role as a supervisor for early childhood in Bristol Public Schools. In this capacity, Ms. Peck displayed her leadership prowess by overseeing programs that laid the foundation for young learners' educational journeys. By establishing a shared understanding of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, Ms. Peck was able to participate in the development of overarching school goals.

ACES Village School stands as a pillar of excellence in providing specialized education to students with diverse learning and support needs. The school's commitment to fostering an environment of compassion, growth, and innovation perfectly aligns with Ms. Peck’s professional ethos. Her extensive background in psychology, coupled with her hands-on experience in early childhood supervision, uniquely positions her to further enhance the school's commitment to individualized education.

"The addition of Kristen Peck to our leadership team at ACES Village School will play a vital role in the continued success of our program,” said Ginny Tagliatela, Principal of ACES Village School. "Her dedication to supporting students in achieving their maximum potential aligns perfectly with our school’s core values. We are confident that her expertise will play a vital role in advancing our program and assist us as we continue to work in our mission of providing a comprehensive and exceptional educational program to enable our students to meet success in all aspects of their life."

Ms. Peck’s wealth of experience, paired with her genuine passion for fostering an inclusive educational environment, makes her the ideal candidate for the role of an additional Assistant Principal at ACES Village School.

For more information about ACES Village School and Kristen Peck, please visit https://www.aces.org/schools-programs/special-education-schools/village-school.

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About ACES:

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is the regional educational service center for New Haven and parts of Middlesex Counties. Established in 1969, ACES strives each day to fulfill its vision of creating an equitable and socially just world, one life at a time. ACES serves its members districts and others through an ever-growing array of programs, services, and schools that meet the needs of a changing educational landscape. As a school district, ACES operates three magnet and nine special education schools. ACES services range from transportation, professional development, school improvement services, technology, translation, international, security, and occupational and physical therapy. ACES operates the Open and Magnet School Parent Choice programs for New Haven County. Its programs include a federally funded Early Head Start Program and ACES ACCESS, a vocational and life skills program for developmentally and physically disabled adults ages 21 and older. For more information, go to www.aces.org.