Naugatuck School Official Lands Top Administrative Job for Region 15 Schools

NAUGATUCK, CT — The coordinator of athletics at City Hill Middle School has been hired to become the director of athletics and physical education for Region 15 schools in Southbury and Middlebury.

In a news release, Region 15 officials announced the appointment:

Ronald Plasky, Director of Athletics, Health, and Physical Education:

Mr. Ronald Plasky has been appointed to the position of Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health for Region 15, bringing to the district extensive experience as a teacher, coach, athletics coordinator and a broad based athletic background.

He is currently serving as Coordinator of Athletics at City Hill Middle School in Naugatuck, CT, in a position he has held since 2012. He has over 20 years of teaching experience as a physical education teacher and health teacher in the Naugatuck and Oxford School systems, and over 20 years of coaching experience as head and assistant coach in a variety of sports at the middle school and varsity levels for both boys and girls teams.

He holds a Master of Science degree in Athletic Administration from Ohio University, a Master’s Degree in School Health Education from Southern Connecticut State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from the University of Rhode Island.

“It would be an honor to represent Region 15 and uphold the excellent academic and athletic traditions that have been established. My focus will be to maintain the success of the athletic department, and health and physical education departments, while using creative and enthusiastic ideas to build these departments further,” said Mr. Plasky.

Mr. Plasky’s background in health, physical education and athletics, provides him with a blend of skills and attributes fitting for this position. He values team building and has been involved with athletics his entire life, as a player, coach, athletic trainer, and official.

Mr. Plasky will replace Mr. Joseph Velardi following his retirement. He will be responsible for overseeing health, physical education, and athletics for grades K-12.

Written by Brian McCready (Patch National Staff)

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