Corey Rewenko is the dean of students at Granby Memorial High School. It is his first year in the district, but he appears to already have it all figured out.
Mr. Rewenko has known for quite some time that school is his passion. His teachers served as role models for him growing up and his positive experiences helped him realize that the lessons of educators often transcend textbooks—that educators are the ones who provide the foundation for adolescents to transition into well-adjusted civilians.
As he advanced his own education, he began to envision the impacts he could make on students’ lives. “I saw the opportunities to provide students with a community where they feel accepted, understood, and welcome,” he shared.
When searching for a school district to work for, he said a small town in Northern Connecticut caught his eye, as “Granby is known as a high-performing school district, with many resources for students and teachers.”
Not only was he impressed by Granby’s academics, he also found the school’s inclusion of students from a variety of towns including Hartford and Hartland to be of great potential. “Being in a District with students with many different experiences allows for students and staff to break outside their comfort zone, and learn from the perspective of their peers.”
In August 2024, it was official: Mr. Rewenko became the Dean of Students.
It has been eight months since he began his position at Granby Memorial High School and it is apparent that he now has the lay of the land.
He starts off his mornings by connecting with students and teachers, making sure to prepare them for a successful and auspicious day. When students at Granby Memorial are going through struggles or hardship, he takes pride in his position’s opportunity to be a source of support and light. Mr. Rewenko especially enjoys that being Dean of Students allows him to foster profound and sincere connections with not only students, but administration as well.
Mr. Rewenko’s advice to anyone considering applying for a position in a school district is to be prepared for the unexpected and care for the students you serve. “Broaden your horizons and be comfortable with stepping outside of your comfort zone as early and often as possible. Learning and understanding different perspectives will help you to relate to your students and staff and help you create an environment where all individuals can be successful.”
Mr. Rewenko is a phenomenal addition to the Granby Memorial High School community, and through his work he has already touched the lives and hearts of countless Granby bears.