Convocation 2021: Thursday, August 26, 2021
“The Keys to Lasting Change”
Livestreamed from Weaver High School
PROGRAM – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kick-off: E.B Kennelly School Premier Drumline, under the direction of Michael Pontecorvo
Students:
10th Grade: Ny’aisha Benford, Mia Khan, Christian Espinal, Angel Jiminez,
9th Grader: Gabriella Nieves, Maylee Quinones
8th Grade: Talyah Rodriguez, Briana Negron, Mercedes Lopez, Kianny Rodriguez, Shailyn Nunes-Taveras
7th Grade: Amaya Callender
Welcome
Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Superintendent, Hartford Public Schools
Pledge of Allegiance
Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School 5th Grade Students, Leah Edwards and Luis Villafane
National Anthem
Performed by Hartford Public High Student, Destiny Champion, led by Music Teacher Lisa Clayton
GREETINGS
Introduction of our Board of Education Chair
Destiny Champion, Hartford Public High Student
Greetings
Ayesha Clarke, Chair of the Hartford Board of Education
Introduction of the Hartford Federation of Teachers President
Leah Edwards and Luis Villafane, ELAMS Students
Greetings
Carol Gale, President, Hartford Federation of Teachers
Student Performance
The Breakthrough Magnet School South Lady Royals, Cheer Squad led by Robin Gomes, Teacher
8th Grade: Shy’Anne Schley, Ge’onna Bell, Kaylyn Brown, Kayden Krevalin, Kimora Joseph
7th Grade: Madison Pettus, Yarielli Melendez-Nieves, Cherish Rowland
6th Grade: Maleeya Collins, Maddison Pilcher, Alivia Crawford
Introduction of our Superintendent
Breakthrough Magnet School South Students, Kaylyn Brown, Kayden Krevlin, and Maddison Pilcher
PRESENTATION: The Keys to Lasting Change
Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Zaretta Hammond, Author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Calling All Brothers Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year Video
Charge to Teachers
Victoria Shears, 2021 Hartford Public Schools Teacher of the Year
Closing Student Performance
Kinsella Dance Squad, led by Lindsay Hansen, Dance Teacher, Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
12th Grade: DaSyah Crespo, Bria Alexander
11th Grade: Zaneque Chung, Tyra Harris
Closing
Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
