In September 2010, Dr. Kate Carter became the first woman to be appointed as South Windsor’s Superintendent of Schools. During her decade of service, she and her staff have championed many important initiatives for the students and families of South Windsor. However, the most notable of her accomplishments is the creation and execution of the district’s Ten-Year Elementary Facilities Plan. This long-term plan and vision has led to the construction of modern, state of the art educational facilities for generations of students. She was recently recognized as the 2019 “Public Owner of the Year” by Associated General Contractors of Connecticut (AGC/CT) for her leadership and contributions to the Ten-Year Elementary Facilities Master Plan.
Prior to her work in South Windsor, Dr. Carter had the rare opportunity to serve as a founding principal for two different schools: Nayaug Elementary School in Glastonbury; and Great Path Academy, a magnet high school that operates on the Manchester Community College campus. She is passionate about recruiting and mentoring the next generation of school superintendents, and currently teaches at Central Connecticut State University within the 093 superintendent preparation program, the same university where she earned her Sixth Year Diploma in Educational Leadership and Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership. Dr. Carter also holds a Master of Science degree in Education, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Conservation.
Dr. Carter has been a resident of South Windsor since 1999, and feels fortunate to live and work in a community she describes as deeply committed to public education. Dr. Carter has served on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Association of Public Schools Superintendents (CAPSS), and is a Past President of the Hartford Area Superintendents’ Association. She is also a past board member of Wood Memorial Library and the Lutz Children’s Museum, and is a member of the South Windsor Historical Society.