Lisa Olson was named superintendent of Hartford Union High School district June 14, the district announced in a statement.  Olson was promoted to the post after serving as the district director of Teaching, Learning and Technology.

Olson previously served the district as a teacher and chairman of the Business and Information Technology Department

 “Lisa Olson has been intricately involved in moving this District forward over the last three years,” said Deborah  Reinbold, school board President. “From strategic planning to the recent administrative  reorganization to addressing two straight years of budget cuts, Lisa has been a critical  component of Hartford’s growth and improvement over the last three years, and the
opportunity to maintain that continuity of leadership is invaluable.”

Olson will move into her new post July 1. She replaces Michael Kremer, who will b leaving for a post in the St. Paul School District.

I am excited to continue the District’s mission of inspiring world-class learners through dynamic education, and I know that with my knowledge of this District  and my skills as a professional educator, the District can conquer the challenges of
tomorrow,” Olson said.