Dr. Patricia Sullivan-Kowalski currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Meriden Public Schools. She earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, with a concentration in Comparative Education, from the University of Bridgeport. She also holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and a Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), as well as a Bachelor of Science from Ithaca College. Dr. Sullivan-Kowalski brings over 30 years of experience in Connecticut’s urban school districts. Her doctoral research focused on continuous professional development for principals, with an emphasis on the unique challenges faced by school leaders in urban settings. She is a passionate advocate for whole child development, the cultivation of strong family-school partnerships, and the advancement of equitable, high-quality education for all students.

Beyond her professional work, Dr. Sullivan-Kowalski is a proud mother of three. Through her journey parenting a son with hearing loss, she has learned to navigate and advocate within complex systems, an experience that has deepened her commitment to helping all families confidently advocate for their children’s unique needs.