Board of Education Appoints New Tootin' Hills Principal

Submitted by Simsbury Public Schools

On February 26, 2013, the Simsbury Board of Education appointed Mr. Kevin Cazzetta to the position of principal at Tootin’ Hills Elementary School commencing July 1, 2013.  Mr. Cazzetta will replace current principal, Ron Perrault, who will be retiring June 30, 2013. 

Mr. Cazzetta has served as Assistant Principal for Green’s Farms Elementary School in Westport, Connecticut for the past five years.  Previously he worked for the Simsbury Public Schools as an Elementary Resource Specialist for two years and as an elementary classroom teacher for eleven years.   Mr. Cazzetta received his Bachelor of Arts from University of Connecticut, his Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from University of St. Joseph, and his Sixth Year in Educational Administration from University of Connecticut.

Simsbury’s superintendent, Matthew Curtis remarked, “We are thrilled that Mr. Cazzetta is returning to the Simsbury Public Schools.  His extensive understanding of the best practices in elementary education, coupled with his knowledge of the district, will translate into positive experiences for students and families.  Mr. Cazzetta’s poised, intentional, and proven leadership style will most certainly bring the Tootin’ Hills community to their next level of excellence.”