Superintendent Search Underway In Darien

DARIEN, CT — The search is underway for a new school superintendent in Darien, after the Board of Education this week voted to create a personnel search committee to identify and recommend an interim or successor to Dr. Alan Addley, who recently announced his impending retirement.

"We, the Darien Board of Education, extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Addley for his six years of dedicated service to our students, staff and community, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors," Board Chair Jill McCammon said during a Monday special meeting, which was held virtually. The meeting is available to watch on Darien TV79.

"The search process will commence immediately, with an anticipated effective start date of a new or interim superintendent of schools on July 1, 2025. The board is committed to keeping the community informed throughout the search process leading up to July and beyond," McCammon added.

The personnel search committee will include McCammon, and fellow board members, Dave Brown, Greg Grambling, Kadi Lublin, Dennis Maroney, Robin Nelson, Sara Parent, John Sini, and Joanna Walsh.

"Hiring a superintendent is one of the most critical responsibilities as members of the Board of Education," McCammon said. "Thank you in advance to my fellow board members for coming together with the additional time and dedication necessary for a thorough superintendent search process."

Addley announced on March 27 that he will step down, effective June 30, "or on a mutually agreed upon date," after spending 41 years in education, including 17 as a superintendent.

Addley noted a desire "to spend quality time with family and pursue other endeavors."

Before coming to Darien in 2019, Addley was the head of the Granby Public Schools District for 11 years.

A native of Northern Ireland, Addley was a professional soccer player at one point and began his educational career as a mathematics teacher.