The Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy (TMSCA), a STEM education organization, has added two new members to its leadership team.
James “Jay” C. White II has been appointed the inaugural director of science and innovation, and Kenneth J. Wright has been named the new dean of Talcott Mountain Academy.
White earned his Ph.D. in astrophysics from Indiana University and has an extensive higher education background as a professor of physics for three institutions. He also served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Gettysburg College and Washington & Jefferson College.
Wright received his Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Connecticut’s Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development. As dean, Wright will oversee the academy’s K-8 educational programs.
