Meriden Public Schools

Hear from Krista Vermeal about bringing passion into work every day at Meriden Public Schools.

Meet Krista Vermeal

Teacher Ambassador

I strongly believe that teachers need each other to make our jobs as rewarding as they can be. Teachers depend on and learn from one another. In Meriden, I am lucky enough to work with some of the best educators I know—teachers who bring their heart into their work every day.

Teaching

4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Education

Undergraduate

Central Connecticut State University

Graduate

University of Saint Joseph

Awards

Certified Responsive Classroom Teacher
2016 Teacher of the Year, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Vice President for Elementary Teachers, Meriden Federation of Teachers
TEAM Mentor

Teacher Certification Program

Central Connecticut State University

Why I Teach

My students come to school every day ready to learn and eager to be engaged. They put forth their best effort every day and are active participants in their own learning. I love sharing our classroom space with them and seeing them develop as learners and citizens of our classroom, our school, and our city.

Meriden by the numbers

650
Dedicated Teachers
8,500
Engaged Learners
48,000
New Teacher Starting Salary

About Meriden Public Schools

Meriden Public Schools believes that an investment in our teachers is an investment in our students. How do we create schools where students and teachers are valued and continuous learning is supported? Establishing relationships, keeping students at the center and building teacher capacity are at the core of our work. If a candidate is passionate about children and learning and wants to continue to grow professionally, that candidate will thrive in Meriden’s culture of collaboration, innovation and respect.

We recognize that when our teachers learn, our students learn. Using human and fiscal resources to develop job embedded, high quality professional learning experiences ensures continuous growth and job satisfaction. New teachers are recognized at Convocation, honored at a dinner and supported by our New Teacher Induction Program which provides a year-long professional learning experience and safe environment for teachers to share freely. All teachers participate in Data Team/ PLC Thursdays, a weekly early release day where teacher leaders facilitate data teams and PLC meetings. Multiple in-services, often led by teacher leaders, occur regularly during release time. Other options include: visiting classrooms and learning from colleagues; facilitating an “I’m Charged” classroom as a model site for technology integration; and participating in the Fund for Teachers program that allows teachers to travel the world receiving personalized learning aimed at improving educational experiences for students.

For educational initiatives to flourish, we need teacher leaders who embrace change and recognize the diverse interests of students. Meriden’s Leadership Academy builds capacity by engaging teacher leaders and aspiring administrators in a specialized program to develop a dynamic team prepared to meet the goals, challenges and needs of our school community. Meriden is an innovative, nationally recognized district with student achievement at all time highs.

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Education

Awards

Teacher Certification Program

Meriden by the numbers

650

8,500

48,000

About Meriden Public Schools

Salary, Compensation & Benefits

For Students

Start Your Journey

Meriden by the numbers

650

8,500

48,000

About Meriden Public Schools

Salary, Compensation & Benefits

For Students

Start Your Journey

Teaching