Winsted native is new teacher in Colebrook

COLEBROOK — Winsted native Lauren O’Connor is now a third-grade teacher at Colebrook Consolidated School.O’Connor, who is a Gilbert School graduate, class of 2003, served as a substitute teacher for the Winchester school system for the past two years.She said that this is her first full-time teaching job and that she is excited for this school year.“Since I was a child, I have loved learning,” O’Connor said. “Growing up, I always said that I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to share with others the love of learning that I have. If I can instill that into my students, I have met my goal.”She said that the most important thing to her when it comes to teaching is acting as a role model for her students.“I am showing them that I love to learn through my enthusiasm,” O’Connor said. “I want them to walk away with the skills that they need. Not just the knowledge of a particular subject area, but the skills that will help them for the rest of their lives, that will help them with challenges for the future.”She is currently working on a master’s degree in literacy from Saint Joseph’s College.“I think Colebrook is a unique school system,” O’Connor said. “I am excited to be part of a close family of parents and colleagues.”

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