Dr. Plato Karafelis

Principal

Plato_Karafelis@whps.org

Intro

This is my 18th year as principal of Wolcott School. Prior to Wolcott, I have been a grade five teacher, a curriculum specialist, and a central office administrator. 

Résumé:

Hobbies & Interests:

  • Yoga
  • Skiing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Awards & Distinctions:

  • Milken Foundation National Educator Award
  • John Gowan Award for Outstanding Graduate Research
  • Outstanding School Administrator, University of Connecticut Alumni Association
  • Outstanding School Administrator, Connecticut Music Education Association
  • Featured in three nationally broadcast PBS documentaries

Pets:

We are cat people. I cannot wear black clothing because there would be cat hair on everything.

Travel:

  • Several trips to Europe
  • Annual summer trips to Whidbey Island in Washington State