Schools

East Haven Hires An Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Position has been open since Erica Forti was promoted last year to school superintendent; new person will be in place for start of year

EAST HAVEN, CT - After a long search, the school system has hired a new assistant superintendent of schools.

Stafford curriculum and instructional coordinator Jennifer Murrihy was recently hired by a 7-1 vote of the Board of Education.

She will be replacing Erica Forti in the position.

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Forti was promoted to the top job - superintendent - last year to replace Dr. Portia Bonner, whose contract was not renewed by the school board.

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