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Middletown hires Mark Hedrickk as interim Legacy Academy coordinator
Summary
The board welcomed Mark Hedrickk as interim Legacy Academy coordinator; Vasiana Spalding introduced him and Hedrickk described reconnecting disengaged students through smaller classes, relationship-building and credit recovery.
The board heard the introduction of Mark Hedrickk, who on Feb. 17, 2026 joined Middletown Public Schools as the interim Legacy Academy coordinator. Vasiana Spalding, director of pupil services and special education, introduced Hedrickk and summarized his prior experience in Connecticut districts.
Hedrickk said Legacy Academy’s purpose is to reconnect students who had become disengaged from traditional settings, provide a smaller learning environment and support students toward credit recovery and graduation. He described quick wins in attendance, credit accrual and student confidence in his first weeks on the job.
Why it matters
Legacy Academy serves students who need an alternative pathway to re-engage with school. Leadership stability and program oversight were presented as important to the district’s broader strategy for serving students with varied needs.
Quote
"Through building strong relationships, consistent support, and a smaller learning environment, students begin to rebuild confidence and re-engage in their education," Hedrickk said.
Next steps
Hedrickk will continue to report to the district leadership on Legacy Academy progress; the administration said it will share updates at future board meetings.
