SENATOR MAHER RELEASES STATEMENT AS OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Today, State Senator Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) released the following statement after Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye announced her retirement, ending more than six years of service leading the Office. Prior to her leading the Office of Early Retirement, Bye served for four terms as a State Senator and two as a State Representative.

“Connecticut’s children are losing a great advocate and leader today, one who was always laser-focused on supporting all children in the best possible way. As a natural leader who helped create the Office of Early Childhood in the legislature, she was the perfect choice to take its reins. With a career dedicated to education and service, Beth’s experience and compassion for providers, parents and children informed her work for the community and state. Her legacy in early childhood will resonate for years to come. While I am saddened by her retirement, I wish Beth all the best and look forward to working with the next Commissioner of the Office of Early Childhood. They will certainly have big shoes to fill.”