Tuesday, October 11, 2011

BOE Candidate: Gene Nocera - Candidate Statement

The below information is a part of the Eye's Elections 2011 series to provide information to voting citizens and does not represent any endorsement by the Middletown Eye or any of its authors.


Dr. Gene P. Nocera, PhD

Democrat for Board of Education, 2011


Over the course of my 38 year career in the Middletown Public School System as a teacher, doctoral graduate, administrator and elementary and middle school principal, I have acquired a deep understanding of learning theory and teaching. In addition to my impact in the classroom, school and community, I have also worked hard to reach out to influence the school district's culture, providing goal clarification and a positive school climate, helping reduce teacher and community isolation within the decision making process, and sharing the power and responsibility with staff and community.


Establishing a positive school climate of reflection and learning, to improve the overall safe and excellent learning environment for students has always been a number one priority.


In my judgment the greatest contribution a school leader can provide is leadership to cultivate shared values that create a positive school and community climate of openness, mutual respect, support, and educational excellence.

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