Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Kristen Brooks is the Assistant Superintendent of the Bethel Public Schools, a position she has held since July, 2014. In this role, Dr. Brooks focuses on developing rigorous curricula aligned to state and national standards and works closely with educators to develop instructional strategies that support the curriculum while engaging students in critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and innovation and ethical and engaged citizenship.

Dr. Brooks also works with educators to create and refine authentic assessments where students can demonstrate their learning, and partners with the Professional Learning Council to plan relevant and sustained learning opportunities that align to the district’s mission and goals for educators and administrators. She also oversees the Educator Evaluation and Support Council as it promotes continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice, meaningful feedback, and continuous collaboration among educators and administrators. Dr. Brooks leads efforts to create family participation initiatives and programs for the purpose of fostering the growth and development of students.  As an example, she works with a committee to plan the annual STEAM Expo which celebrates the learning of our students and fosters collaborative partnerships with local universities, businesses, and organizations. In addition, Dr. Brooks leads the district’s TEAM (Teacher Education and Mentoring) Program that supports educators new to the system and the profession.

Dr. Brooks joined the Bethel Public Schools as the principal of Frank A. Berry School, a position she held for eight years. Prior to this, she served as a kindergarten and first grade teacher in the Waterbury Public School System.

Dr. Brooks earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Merrimack College, a Master’s of Science in Early Childhood Education from Central Connecticut State University, a Sixth Year degree in Education Supervision and Administration from Sacred Heart University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Central Connecticut State University.

She resides with her husband Matt, their two children, Regan and Finn, and their Bernese Mountain dogs.