New Asst Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

EHPS Announces New Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Posted on 01/21/2025
Ellen Delgado

East Hartford Public Schools (EHPS) has selected Ellen Delgado as the new Assistant Superintendent to oversee teaching and learning. Delgado began her new role on January 21 as she moved from serving as the Supervisor of PreK/Elementary Curriculum and Instruction.  

EHPS Superintendent Thomas Anderson said, “Ellen Delgado, a longtime leader in our district, was selected after a wide search and interviewing several highly qualified candidates. We are confident she will continue to positively impact our students, teachers, staff and schools as she transitions into this new role.” 

Delgado’s career with East Hartford Public Schools spans more than two decades. As the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction since 2021, Delgado worked with district departments, leaders and educators PreK-12 to plan and implement systems to address student improvement initiatives through aligned curriculum, assessment and instruction. She conducted data and program analysis, developed and lead professional development, and planned and paced all elementary instructional units and assessments. Her work to implement high-leverage literacy and school improvement action steps helped lead to 5 out of 8 East Hartford elementary schools achieving CT State Department of Education School of Distinction status over the last two years.  

Prior to serving in the Supervisor role, Delgado served as an Elementary Literacy Content Specialist for five years creating and revising literacy instructional units, assessment plans and intervention supports. She also served as an Elementary Literacy Coach and Instructional Coach for five years, and an elementary teacher for nine years.  

Delgado received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Elementary Teacher Certification from University of Saint Joseph. She received Master’s degrees in Reading and Writing Instruction and in Special Education from Walden University. She earned her 1-12 Remedial Reading/Literacy Specialist Endorsement from Albertus Magnus College and her Educational Leadership/092 certification (6th Year) from Central Connecticut State University.  

Delgado said, “I am inspired and honored to have this new opportunity to serve the students, families, and staff within our East Hartford schools and community. I am committed to continuing to bring the best resources, materials and educational components within teaching and learning for our students in all settings and grades PreK-12. I look forward to partnering with our incredible staff to continue our work with prioritizing and providing quality learning opportunities for all.”