Herminio M. Planas -

Herminio M. Planas, known as "TITO," currently serves as Principal at Black Rock School since July 2015 and as Assistant Principal at James J. Curiale School since August 2012. Additionally, TITO is the Director of Orquesta Afinke, a Latin music group, responsible for arranging, producing, and booking performances since 2010. TITO has extensive experience in education, having worked as a Mathematics Curriculum Specialist for the Bridgeport Board of Education from 2005 to 2012 and as a teacher in various schools within the Bridgeport Public Schools from 1995 to 2005. Furthermore, TITO has been a Golf Caddy at Brooklawn Country Club and nearby clubs since August 1987. Academic credentials include degrees in Computer Science, Secondary Education, and a CAS in Bilingual/TESOL from institutions such as the University of Bridgeport and Fairfield University.