EASTCONN educator named CAACE Leader of the Year
WILLIMANTIC — An educator from Mansfield was honored at the 44th annual Connecticut Association for Adult & Continuing Education (CAACE) Conference Professional Awards luncheon Thursday.
Kristin Hempel was named the 2025 CAACE Leader of the Year. The award honors educators who demonstrate outstanding dedication to adult learners and excellence in innovative programming.
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