Meet Interim Superintendent Dr. Kara Casimiro

Danbury Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Kara Casimiro posted the following introduction message to the community on the school's website; here's the message in full.

Dear Danbury, Families, Students, Staff, and Community,

I’m writing to formally introduce myself to the Danbury Public Schools community as the Interim Superintendent. I have come to know many of you both personally and professionally over the course of two decades serving in this school district. However, I thought I would provide a quick overview of my experience for those of you I have not yet met.

My educational preparation includes a Doctoral degree in Education from Northeastern University, and a Master of Science, a 6th Year of Education degree, and CT State Certifications from the University of Bridgeport. I have also completed the Executive Leadership Superintendent program from Central CT State University. Further, as a proud graduate of Western Connecticut State University, I studied history and social science, which provided the foundation of learning that would later serve me well as an educator in Danbury Public Schools.

I began my career as a teacher in our middle school alternative program and then as a classroom teacher at Broadview Middle School, where I taught history and social studies for over ten years.

In 2012, I began working in district administration as a Humanities Curriculum leader and then as the Director of Teaching and Learning. Since 2021, I have served the district as the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, where I have been leading the design of the Career Academy and preparing for the new academy campus opening in the fall of 2025.

As a career educator and leader in Danbury, I understand the complexities of our long history, as well as, the incredible potential to make the Danbury Public Schools a flagship school system. Through the relationships that I have built, I will continue to work with our dedicated staff to realize our Portrait of a Danbury Graduate and to create the opportunities that our students deserve.

I am honored by the appointment to lead this district and look forward to sharing more of my vision, while co-piloting the journey of transformation, innovation and achievement with you.

Dr. Kara Quinn Casimiro

Interim Superintendent

Danbury Public Schools