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William Grimm Named ACES Director of Talent Development

August 9th, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(North Haven, CT – August 9, 2021) Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is proud to announce the appointment of William Grimm as Director of Talent Development. He joins ACES after spending the past six years as principal with the Guilford Public School District.  

“We are thrilled to have Bill join our team and take on this new role. His overall experience as a school administrator paired with his commitment to leadership and equity make him the ideal fit to identify and implement initiatives that will encourage professional learning and growth within our organization,” said Dr. Thomas Danehy, ACES Executive Director.

Grimm is an experienced leader and understands Connecticut’s south-central region having taught in Cheshire and worked as a principal in Portland, East Haven and Guilford for the past 20 years. He holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership from Sacred Heart University and earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from Quinnipiac College. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.   

“I'm excited to join ACES and to collaborate with staff throughout the organization.  I've been involved with ACES throughout my career in education, through their professional development services and as a participant in the Education Policy Fellowship Program.  I hope to provide support that encourages growth and excellence toward the goal of providing a positive environment for students, staff, and families,” stated Grimm.

Grimm assumed the post on August 2, 2021 and will be headquartered in ACES Peter C. Young Building located at 350 State Street, North Haven.

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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 eight special education schools. ACES services range from transportation, professional development and 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.