Danbury Public Schools Names New Leadership At Westside Middle School Academy

DANBURY, CT — Danbury Public Schools has appointed Jessica Hill as assistant principal at Westside Middle School Academy for the 2025-26 school year.

Hill, a Danbury native and graduate of the city’s public schools, previously taught bilingual English at Westside, where she led the sixth grade English language arts team. She worked extensively with students who were not fluent in English, helping them make rapid academic progress, and also served as a mentor to fellow teachers.

In addition to her middle school work, Hill taught in the district’s Adult Education program, where she helped multilingual adults advance their English skills.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree in teaching from Sacred Heart University.

“Jessica is a product of Danbury Public Schools as a student, as a teacher, and now as a leader,” Superintendent Kara Casimiro said. “Her skills, experience, and personality make her a perfect fit for the Westside community, and we are thrilled to have her serving as an assistant principal.”

Casimiro said the district is working to develop more teachers from within its student population, with the goal of fostering future school leaders.