David Cyprian
Public Relations
Vermont School Boards Association
dcyprian@vtvsba.org
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PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Department for Children and Families Commissioner To Head Vermont School Boards Association
The Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA) has appointed Stephen Dale of Montpelier to become Executive Director of the Association on January 1, 2011, when the VSBA’s current Executive Director, John Nelson, retires. Dale has been the Commissioner of the Vermont Department for Children and Families since 2005, and has worked as a leader and manager in the human services field for 37 years
In a statement announcing Dale’s appointment, VSBA President Kalee Roberts of Hyde Park noted Dale’s previous experience as a school board member and teacher, as well as his demonstrated ability to bring human services and education professionals together through the Baird Center for Children and Families in Burlington, where he served as Director from 1995 to 2004.
Dale explained his interest in working with school boards in Vermont by saying, “I am passionate about education and its ability to influence the future of children and families and the health of our communities and our state. I am committed to helping our schools and educational system find a way through this very challenging time. Our system of school governance requires that local school boards guide the way, district by district, and it is critical that they receive the very best support in that endeavor.”
Dale will join VSBA Associate Director Winton Goodrich and Operations Manager Kerri Lamb in delivering information and services to school boards throughout Vermont. Dale resides in Montpelier with his wife Wendy. His three grown children all attended Vermont public schools.
