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Highsmith, new Hamden Schools’ chief, plans to lead by example

Post author By Cat Almeida
Post date September 15, 2022
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Gary Highsmith's lengthy journey has earned him the title of the first ever Black schools' chief of Hamden Public Schools. (Cat Almeida/HQNN)

When Gary Highsmith walked into the admissions office at Southern Connecticut State University, he had no idea where the future would take him. Now, as the new first Black superintendent of Hamden Public Schools, he reflects on the journey that got him there. Highsmith grew up in New Haven with five siblings and lived in…

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