Janis Hochadel known as Jan Hochadel (/hɒkɑːdəl/; née Bibby; born January 21, 1964[1]) is an American engineer, educator and politician. She currently serves as a member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 13, which encompasses Meriden, Middlefield and parts of Cheshire and Middletown. She assumed office on January 4, 2023.[2] She won election following the resignation of Mary Daugherty Abrams at the end of 2022.[3][4] She is the former president and incumbent vice president of the American Federation of Teachers Connecticut (AFT).[5][6][7]
Jan Hochadel | |
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| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Daugherty Abrams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Janis Bibby January 21, 1964 North Attleborough, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Shelton, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | North Attleborough High School |
| Alma mater | University of New Haven (BS) Sacred Heart University (M.Ed.) |
| Occupation | Engineer, educator and politician |
| Website | janhochadel |
Early life and education
editHochadel was born Janis Bibby on January 21, 1964, in North Attleborough, Massachusetts to Richard and Judith (née Freeman) Bibby.[8] Her father was a highway maintenance engineer for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, while his wife was a homemaker.[9] She had one elder sister, Cheryl Lynn Reinbold (1962-2023) and a brother Mark Bibby. She graduated from North Attleborough High School and then completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering at the University of New Haven. She also holds a Masters of Education from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.[10]
Career
editShe started her career after graduation at Omega Engineering in Stamford, Connecticut and Pfizer in Wallingford and New York City. After her career in engineering she opted to teach physics and science at technical high schools in Connecticut. In 2015, she became the president of the Connecticut chapter of the American Federation of Teachers.[11]
Politics
editHochadel was elected into Connecticut State Senate in the 2022 Connecticut primary election on November 8, 2022, defeating Republican candidate Joseph Vollano. She assumed office on January 4, 2022.[12] She currently is a deputy majority leader and Chair of the Aging commission as well as vice chair of the Environment commission. Hochadel is also a member of the Banking, Commerce, Housing as well as Planning & Development commissions.[13]
Personal life
editHochadel is divorced and has three children. She resides in Meriden, Connecticut.[14]
References
edit- ^ United States Public Records, 1970-2009
- ^ "Jan Hochadel". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (2022-04-01). "Sen. Mary Daugherty Abrams, facing illness, opts against reelection". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ Day, Cassandra (2022-11-04). "Hochadel, Vollano vying for CT Senate 13th District seat". The Middletown Press. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Jan Hochadel | AFT Connecticut". aftct.org. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Jan Hochadel". InfluenceWatch. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ https://www.myrecordjournal.com/News/Meriden/Meriden-News/Democrat-Hochadel-enters-race-for-13th-Senate-District.html
- ^ Fenster, Jordan Nathaniel (2023-03-17). "How a new CT state senator handled two tragedies a month after taking office". CT Insider. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Richard Bibby Obituary (1938 - 2023) - Naples, FL - Sun Chronicle". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Jan Hochadel". American Federation of Teachers. 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Jan Hochadel CT State Senator for Cheshire, Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown » CBIA". CBIA. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Jan Hochadel". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ Hall, Foster. "About Senator Hochadel". Connecticut Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ United States Public Records