Scott Nicol Email and Phone Number

Dr. Scott V. Nicol currently serves as the Superintendent for the Ellington Public Schools. The PK - 12 school district services approximately 2,600 students (28% students of color) in six schools.Ellington students prioritize the Seeds of Civility grounded in meditation and mindfulness practices that ensure social and emotional development. This is the foundation from which Ellington students learn. https://www.ellingtonpublicschools.org/district-information/seeds-of-civilityMoreover, the school district emphasizes Ellington Unplugged—the importance of unplugging to connect: living a healthy balanced life.https://www.ellingtonpublicschools.org/seeds-of-civility/ellington-unplugged Ellington's return on investment (per pupil spending / student achievement) ranks number three in Connecticut. Ellington's per pupil spending is $16.162 or the 5th lowest in the State of Connecticut."If Connecticut has a school district that is a benchmark for high education outcomes at a relatively low cost, it would be Ellington." - Orlando J. Rodriguez, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving The Town of Ellington is located 16 miles northeast of Hartford, CT. In 2022, the median household income was $124,495. Dr. Nicol and the ten-member Board of Education work cooperatively with the seven-member Board of Selectmen and six-member Board of Finance who have a long standing tradition of supporting the school district.

Dr. Scott V. Nicol served as the Executive Director of Performance Management for the Hartford Public Schools serving over 26,000 students, 1800 teachers and 140 administrators. He led the development and implementation of performance evaluation systems working closely with academic leaders, union leadership, and legal and labor advisors.