The following press release was issued Sept. 24.The Connecticut Education Association (CEA), which represents 43,000 educators in the state, has endorsed Theresa Conroy for state representative.
“Theresa’s support of children, teachers and public education is clear. CEA is proud to endorse Theresa Conroy for state representative,” CEA President Sheila Cohen said in a prepared statement.
During her tenure in the legislature, state education funding to Seymour, Derby and Beacon Falls has increased, despite difficult state budgets.
In addition, Conroy has worked to secure more than $4.5 million for her district in school construction grants.
Conroy also acquired state funds for a new athletic field and softball field at Seymour High School.
In addition, Conroy has been a champion for advanced manufacturing training at the state’s technical high schools.
“I was proud to have (U.S.) Sen. Chris Murphy accompany me on Platt Tech’s shop floor to see how our young people are developing important skills for the future. They will be the next generation of manufacturers in our state,” Conroy said.
Conroy said the state’s technical high schools and community colleges are terrific resources that train students for high-skill careers.
