EdRising Conference

Fourth Annual Connecticut State Conference

Held at Central 
March 8, 2024

Featured Speakers

Charlene Russell-Tucker

Charlene Russell-Tucker

Commissioner
Connecticut Department of Education

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President Toro Headshot in front of Davidson Hall

Dr. Zulma Toro

President
Central Connecticut State University

 

Danyelix Echevarria-Figueroa

Student Cabinet President
Connecticut Educators Rising, New Britain

 

Kiana Foster-Mauro

2024 Connecticut Teacher of the Year
New London

 

Sinthia Sone-Moyano

Deputy Commissioner
Connecticut Department of Education

Dr. Tucker

Dr. Shuana Tucker

Chief Talent Officer
Connecticut Department of Education

2023 EdRising Competition Winners

Children's Literature

1st Place
Giovanni Morales
Pre-K division, New Britain Public Schools

2nd Place
Darimar Rivera Ortiz
Pre-K division, New Britain Public Schools

EdRising Moment

1st Place
Dayna Quinonez Claudio
New Britain Public Schools

2nd Place
Midelys Colon
New Britain Public Schools

Inside Our Schools

1st Place
Danelyix Echevarria Figueroa
Deana Sims
Madison Corr
New Britain Public Schools

Exploring Non-Core Subjects

1st place
Kailana Herbert
New Britain Public Schools

2nd Place
Nathaniel Ruiz
New Britain Public Schools