Education
Darien Special Ed Official Named ‘2016 Outstanding Early Career Professional’ by UConn School
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Scott McCarthy, program director of special education and student services for Darien Public Schools, has been named the 2016 Outstanding Early Career Professional by the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education Alumni Society. McCarthy was recognized in March at the 18th Annual Awards Celebration of the Neag School of Education Alumni Society, held in Storrs. McCarthy earned four degrees from UConn, beginning with his bachelor’s of science degree in 2008 in psychology. He later received from the Neag School his master’s degree and 6th year diploma, followed by his Ph.D. in educational psychology with a concentration in school psychology. “Dr. McCarthy holds the distinction of being one of the most talented, hard-working, and knowledgeable psychologists I have had the privilege to work with in my career and has my highest regard as a professional,” says Mary Forde, director of pupil personnel services for Greenwich Public Schools.