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Jacqueline (Jackie) Jacoby

Trustee since: 2010
Serving on: Finance

"Goodwin College is a place where hope shapes and guides the lives of tomorrow's citizens. Goodwin staff believes that every student, no matter what their circumstance, has the opportunity to succeed in the world of college and jobs. Students learn to work hard at academic gains within a support system which reveals new choices and expectations, provides social capital, all while holding students accountable and opening doors to new experiences.

My beliefs and life's work as an educator coincide with the Goodwin mission, for together we agree that education for all is the cornerstone of democracy, particularly as our nation faces complexities and challenges unlike any in our history. As a Trustee, I look forward to contributing to the mission of Goodwin College."

Biography

Jacqueline Jacoby began her career in education as a classroom teacher and moved to a variety of both line and staff positions in public and private education. She completed her doctorate at Boston College and served as both an energetic and creative suburban superintendent in Glastonbury, CT for a period of 11 years. This was followed by serving as the interim urban Superintendent of Hartford CT, the third poorest city in the United States, Interim Superintendent in Bloomfield and a magnet school consultant and search consultant affiliated with CABE (CT. Association of Boards of Education). Along the way she served as Chair/Professor of Education at a private university in Connecticut and taught leadership courses at the University of Connecticut. Jacoby is the consummate professional.

She has held many leadership positions in professional organizations, and received numerous awards including the Presidential Award from the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, Connecticut Educational Leadership Award from University of CT, and the Professional Woman of the Year in Glastonbury. Unique is her legacy to the Glastonbury community whereby the Chamber of Commerce founded an educational foundation begun in her honor upon retirement.