Biographical Information
Ms. Capobianco transitioned into her current role in 2026, serving as Administrator for Educational Strategy, Leadership Development, and Innovation for East Hartford Public Schools. In this capacity, she serves as an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing executive-level assistance directly to the Superintendent of Schools to advance the district's strategic planning framework. Ms. Capobianco is responsible for driving districtwide academic strategy, managing professional learning systems, leading educator evaluation, and fostering leadership development. Her role focuses heavily on aligning district systems, identifying operational efficiencies, and strengthening organizational coherence to support overall student achievement and organizational excellence.
Additionally, Ms. Capobianco leads the district's strategic monitoring, analysis, and reporting of systemwide data to promote data-informed decision-making. She collaborates extensively across departments, schools, community organizations, and higher education partners to support comprehensive assessment systems spanning PreK–12 and Adult Education. Tasked with supervising assigned staff, managing programmatic budgets, and overseeing strategic initiatives, Ms. Capobianco utilizes an equity-centered lens to ensure instructional practices and innovative programs effectively meet the diverse needs of all learners.
In 2024, Anna Capobianco assumed the role of Supervisor of Professional Learning and Evaluation for East Hartford Public Schools. In this central office capacity, she serves a diverse network of 15 schools spanning PreK through Grade 12, driving systemic improvements in educator development and institutional efficacy. Capobianco is currently leading the pilot of a redesigned educator evaluation plan and architecting professional learning systems designed to ensure instructional coherence across the district.
Her strategic leadership was instrumental in the development of the district’s "Vision of the Graduate," a framework establishing the core competencies required for student success in a global society. A forward-thinking advocate for both innovation and staff support, she has implemented comprehensive professional development initiatives focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and educator wellness. Furthermore, Capobianco is spearheading the development of a brand-new institution, the Science and Technology Academy, reflecting her commitment to creating specialized, high-quality educational pathways.
Prior to this appointment, Capobianco served as the 6-12 ELA Curriculum Supervisor for East Hartford beginning in December 2020. In that role, she supervised and evaluated a team of over 40 teachers across five schools, ensuring the fidelity of curricular mechanisms and the efficacy of instruction. Her transition to district-wide leadership is rooted in a distinguished career as a classroom practitioner at West Hartford’s Hall High School. As a pioneer of the AP Seminar course, Capobianco achieved exceptional results, with nearly all students passing the rigorous exam and a significant portion earning the highest possible score of 5.
Capobianco’s pedagogical approach is characterized by humor, a welcoming tone, and an energetic engagement with all learning styles. She emphasizes critical analysis and problem-solving, encouraging students to stretch intellectually through initiatives such as "Nonfiction Fridays"—a program so successful it was adopted by the entire English department at Hall High School. Well-versed in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Capobianco remains dedicated to creating inclusive, rigorous, and attainable learning goals that empower both students and educators to reach their full potential.
Capobianco earned a bachelor’s degree in English in 2006 and a master’s in English Education in 2007 from the University of Connecticut, plus a master’s in teacher leadership in 2011 from Walden University. Capobianco also earned her Intermediate Educator Certificate (092) from Sacred Heart University in 2020.
