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Norwalk, CT-based W Palmer as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Norwalk Public Schools is the most successful city school system in Connecticut. Norwalk students as a whole exceed state average achievement while high needs students have the smallest achievement gap. Students` needs and interests are met through a wide range of school and program choices that promote diversity and broaden achievement. All students are taught by exemplary educators in nurturing, safe and attractive schools. Students read on grade level by end of grade 3, leave 8th grade equipped to do rigorous high school work, and graduate from high school college and career ready. Only 45 minutes from New York City, this lively coastal community in Fairfield County offers unique cultural experiences, award-winning beaches, shopping opportunities, restaurants and night life. The Maritime Aquarium and Stepping Stones Children`s Museum gets more than 750,000 visitors a year and are complimented by the annual events including the SoNo Arts Festival, Oyster Festival and the In-Water Boat Show. SoNo is a historic boat harbor, which now serves as a hub for vibrant dining, retail, and entertainment with growing businesses and a residential community. The Norwalk shoreline provides access to some of Connecticut`s best boating, public beaches, lighthouses, protected islands and marinas. Norwalk is home to a variety of parks and outdoor destinations including Cranbury Park. The park`s expansive 227 acres offers a series of wooded trails and a dog friendly environment in the orchard, along with the lovely limestone Tudor Revival Gallaher mansion.
About the Person
W. Lee Palmer is the Director of Human Resources at ToWn of Darien. With nearly 40 years` experience in both the public and private sectors, Palmer is an accomplished human resources and administrative leader in his field. Along With his significant experience in human resources, he also brings expertise in business administration, labor and employee relations, contract negotiations and administration, performance management, training and development, talent acquisition, employee benefits, policy development, strategic and Workforce planning, organizational development, information technology and financial management to the ToWn of Darien. Palmer Worked for the State of Connecticut in a variety of capacities over 28 years including labor relations advisor, deputy commissioner/director of programs and treatment at the department of corrections, director of human resources for the department of labor and director of administration for the departments of labor and corrections. After leaving the employ of the State of Connecticut, he served as director of human resources for intermediate school district #287 in Plymouth, Minnesota; executive director of human resources and information technology for Round Lake Area Schools in Round Lake, Illinois; and president of management development consultants in Darien, Illinois. Palmer comes to Darien directly from the NorWalk Public School District Where he has served as chief of human resources since June 2014. He received his bachelor`s degree from Syracuse University, a master`s in public affairs With distinction from the University of Connecticut, State of Illinois Chief School Business Official professional educator`s license and certificate of achievement from Northern Illinois University School of Business.
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