Private Hartford School Featured In Documentary Hosted By Hollywood Icon

Watkinson School

HARTFORD, CT — A private prep school in Hartford recently received a boost with some Hollywood star power as it was featured in a recent Public Television documentary.

The Watkinson School, located at 180 Bloomfield Ave., announced that it was selected to be featured on "Empowered Hosted By Meg Ryan" to highlight its College Preparatory Education program.

Ryan is best known for several Hollywood hits since the 1980s, including 'Top Gun,' 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Sleepless in Seattle,' and 'You've Got Mail,' among other movies.

Watkinson is for students in grades 6-12, and it has international students as well as students from about 40 Connecticut towns.

Empowered produces short-form documentaries that are featured on Public Television across the country.

Watkinson’s feature, which can be seen here, started airing on Sept 8.

"Empowered, Hosted by Meg Ryan," is a critically acclaimed television series dedicated to promoting female empowerment and excellence in education.

Watkinson joins the ranks of other schools (including Loyola and Auburn Universities) and businesses (including IBM, Panasonic, and the National Civil Rights Museum) to be featured on the show.

“It is incredibly rewarding to receive this distinction. As Watkinson is one of the oldest educational institutions in Hartford, being chosen for this project is evidence that the school is among the most essential and relevant educational institutions,” said Teri Schrader, head of Watkinson.

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