Amy Minor was appointed Superintendent of Colchester Schools in July of 2016. During her career leading up to this new appointment, she served the Colchester School District in many capacities. Among those included science teacher and Colchester High School principal. Amy earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Buffalo, a teaching degree from St. Bonaventure University, and her master’s degree in school administration from Saint Michael’s College.
Among her accomplishments, Amy was named Vermont Principal of the Year in 2013. During her time at CHS, she championed the renovation of the science laboratories and the transformation of the CHS theater into a state of the art Performing Arts Center.
In 2022, Amy was named Vermont Superintendent of the Year. As the Superintendent of Schools she is most proud of her accessibility in schools and the systems that she created for communication with all stakeholders in the Colchester Community. This is evident in her ability to community the needs the school to the community.
Amy believes that in order to achieve academic excellence for all students, our schools must have strong climates that provide rigorous and relevant academic experiences which are rooted in respect, relationships, responsibility, equity, and pride. As Superintendent, she’s working to expand that focus to foster a stronger relationship within the district and the community.
Past AASA Vermont Superintendent of the Year Winners:
2021 Vermont Superintendent of the Year: David Younce
2020 Vermont Superintendent of the Year: John Pandolfo
About the Award:
The Superintendent of the Year program, sponsored by First Student and AASA, pays tribute to the talent and vision of the men and women who lead the nation’s public schools.
State-level winners are selected on the following criteria:
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- Leadership for Learning
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Community Involvement