Phil Cruz

Education

  • BS Secondary Education and History WCSU
  • MAT Sacred Heart university
  • General Education Adminstration certification Sacred Heart University
  • Graduate Command and General Staff College Leavenworth KA

I have seen many changes occur over the past forty-two years since I have lived here and like many I want our community to continue to change and grow. Newtown will need people who have the vision and leadership qualities to help navigate its way through the difficult process of change, conflict and growth. I am an individual who has those qualities and is capable of meeting any challenges that will help Newtown grow in a moderate fashion.

Experience

I am a Retired United States Army Officer and a Graduate of the Command and General Staff Leadership College, holding many leadership positions during my 25 year Army career. I understand community concerns regarding school children’s safety being a Newtown Teacher for the past 28 years and holding many leadership positions I have been the President of Newtown Federation of Teachers Local 1727 responsible for the contractual welfare of 428 teachers. I served for 5 years on the Planning and Wetland Commissions for the city of Danbury. Served as an alternate member on the Newtown Planning and Zoning for 2 years. Served as a voting member on the Newtown Water Sewer Authority for 4 years I have 17 years of sales and management experience in the Electronics Industry working for companies such as Intel, National SemiConductor, and Fairchild Semiconductor.

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