2009 OWTS Teacher of the Year
Larry Pomerleau

Larry Pomerleau is currently the Manufacturing Technology Department Head at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington.  He first began teaching five years ago at his alma mater, Kaynor Technical School in Waterbury.  Since arriving at Oliver Wolcott in 2006, he has instructed students in Grades 9-12 in manufacturing processes that will enable all students with a variety of learning styles to be successful in the manufacturing field.

Currently, Larry is in the process of implementing the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Assessments, along with NIMS site certification for the Oliver Wolcott Manufacturing Technology Department.  Larry is a co-advisor for the class of 2012.  He is a member of the Northwest Chamber Manufacturing Advisory Board.

Larry resides in Wolcott with his wife Alicia, and two children, Alexa and Gregory. He has been a volunteer in his community for many years, as a coach for the Wolcott Girls’ Softball Association, and as a volunteer at his children’s schools for various events.  At this time, Larry is a little league coach for the Baseball Association of Wolcott.  He is also an active member of St. Peter and Paul Church.  His hobbies include fishing and woodworking.