Administration

 

 

    Sid Watson, Ed.S.

    Coordinator of Alternative Education

    (203) 977 – 6156

Mr. Watson has been serving the Stamford community since 2010. As a Stamford Public Schools (SPS) employee, he has served in the following roles: Mathematics teacher, Curriculum Associate for Secondary Mathematics, Mathematics Coach, and Assistant Principal. Prior to Stamford Public Schools, Mr. Watson began his teaching career in Norfolk, VA where he served as a mathematics teacher for Norfolk Public Schools. It was during his time at Booker T. Washington high school that Mr. Watson understood the importance of student-center learning, data-driven instruction, and building community.

Mr. Watson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Norfolk State University, Masters in Educational Leadership from Regent University, and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from Walden University. Mr. Watson is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Advance Educational Leadership from Regent University, and brings with him purpose, action, commitment, and experience. Mr. Watson is also a professional DJ, and published poet. He resides in Bronx, NY with his family.

Dr. Rachel Bria - Assistant Principal for Special Education

Rachel Bria has more than 25 years of experience with Stamford Public Schools as a school psychologist at all levels from PreK to 12, including the last six years as the District Department Head for Psychology. Dr. Bria began her career in school psychology with Hart Magnet and Toquam Magnet Elementary Schools, later moving to Apples Preschool. She joined Stamford High School in 2015, where she also was a member of the scientific research based intervention (SRBI) team. In addition to serving as District Department Head of Psychology, Dr. Bria has been the school psychologist at AITE since 2019. Dr. Bria earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Defiance College, a Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University Teachers’ College, a Certificate in School Psychology from Fairfield University, a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, and a Sixth Year Certificate in Intermediate Administration from Sacred Heart University. She has professional certifications in School Psychology (CT 070) and K-12 Intermediate Administration or Supervision (CT 092).