Guest Profile

Andrew Deacon Ed.D.

 

Andrew D. Deacon, Ed.D., is excited to join Sharon Center School in Sharon, CT as Literacy Interventionist & Instructional Coach. A native of the Northwest Corner of Connecticut, Andrew has taught and led schools across Connecticut. He holds a bachelor’s degree in art history from Manhattanville College, a master’s in Elementary Education, a sixth-year degree in Reading and Language Arts, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, all from the University of Bridgeport.

 

Andrew is also an adjunct professor in Educational Leadership and Literacy Education, and has been recognized with several honors, including Semifinalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year and the Connecticut Reading Association’s Outstanding Literacy Administrator award. He is passionate about fostering curiosity, maintaining high expectations for all students, and creating an environment where every child feels valued and capable. Andrew is a strong advocate for diverse students with a special interest in LGBTQ+ students and providing literature that provides opportunities for students to see themselves in the writing. Outside of school, Andrew enjoys traveling, bowling, learning languages, and attending musical theater productions.