Dr. Jasdeep Singh Will Become Wolcott Elementary School Principal

West Hartford Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen List announced Friday that Dr. Jas Singh has been named principal of Wolcott Elementary School, replacing Dr. Plato Karafelis who will retire effective June 30.

"I've always appreciated the Wolcott neighborhood and think the school has always been the centerpiece of the community," said Singh, who lives in the the Wolcott neighborhood with his wife.

Singh said that he is very excited to assume his new position. "They are definitely big shoes to fill, but I am looking forward to working with the staff and the community," he said.

Singh, who was previously a beloved science teacher at Sedgwick Middle School, has been interim assistant principal at Hall High School since October 3, when he replaced Tom Einhorn who was named interim principal due to Dr. Donald Slater's move to the Hartford Public Schools administration.

It was announced Thursday that Einhorn has been appointed principal at Newtown Middle School.

Singh is also known to many current and former West Hartford students as a favorite DJ at school events.

"He is solution and improvement focused and has a clear understanding of what students need to know, understand and be able to do for success in middle school and to graduate from high school. His energy has no bounds. Dr. Singh is eager to know children and families over the span of six years beginning when they enter kindergarten until they move on to middle school," List said in a news release.

Singh has participated in West Hartford's Leadership Academy. According to the release, he has also completed administrative internships at Whiting Lane School, Sedgwick Middle School, and the Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy.

Singh holds a B.S. and M.A. from the University of Connecticut, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Hartford.

"His excitement about learning, problem-solving skills, quick wit, excellent communication skills, creativity, strong work ethic and high expectations make him an excellent match for the engaged and supportive community of Wolcott 
School," said List in the release.