On November 7, Congressman Joe Courtney visited Hall Memorial School in Willington at the invitation of Principal Deborah Sullivan. During the visit, which was planned as part of National Principals’ Month, students taped an interview with Congressman Courtney in their new media production studio. The interview was broadcast on the school’s morning news program the next day. Congressman Courtney also visited some of the 7th and 8th grade classrooms to observe and speak with students about the 1-to-1 iPad initiative started last year. Congressman Courtney’s visit was an honor for the students, staff and community as it was an acknowledgment of the important work schools are doing.

Photos below taken by Paul Nash.

Congressman Courtney looks over the shoulder of student Atticus Makuch who is busy at work on his iPad.

Principal Deb Sullivan shares her excitement over the 1-to-1 iPad initiative with Congressman Courtney.

Congressman Courtney and Principal Deb Sullivan with students Atticus Makuch and Amanda Fox

7th grade science teacher Laura Rodriquez and students Claire Watts and Alex Dominguez share their science lesson with Congressman Courtney.

Students Hope Girard, Jayden Ramsey and Mitchell Parizek engage Congressman Courtney in their classroom activity. In the background are 7th grade math teacher Mike Cioe (left) and Cutter Oliver, district scheduler for the congressman.

Student Amanda Fox interviews Congressman Courtney for the school’s morning news show.