W. Scott Brown | Regional Board of Education



What inspired you to run for local office?
I feel it is the best way to contribute to the community, given my background.  I want to maintain the excellent school system that we have and support our students and staff.

Why should someone vote for you?
I believe that the local school system is the most important entity in the local communities of America.
​They should vote for me only if they feel good about the professional experience and judgment that I would bring to the Board.
​Education
BA History & Political Science, Bates College
MA American History, Rutgers University
Ph D Education, University of Connecticut
​Qualifications for the Board of Education
​Originally from Maine, educated at Bates, Rutgers and UConn. Moved from Westbrook to Old Lyme 14 years ago. Now retired. Spent 54 years working in the schools of East Lyme, Old Lyme and LEARN.
​​Past volunteer and pro bono leadership activities include Board of Director service on:
  • Connecticut Association of Schools
  • Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference
  • Connecticut Council for the Social Studies
  • I have also chaired many school accreditation teams for the New England Association of Schools & Colleges

​When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?
In my spare time I enjoy golfing and reading mainly history, biography and politics.
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Where is your favorite place in Old Lyme?
Picnic at the lake, river or shore!