Spaulding High School
Christopher Wood is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education, music, and emergency services. Currently serving as a Science Teacher at Spaulding High School since January 2015, Christopher has also been a Professional Musician with WoodSmith Band since August 2000, specializing as a drummer, sound technician, and lighting technician. Previous roles include Lieutenant at the Waterbury Fire Department, where Christopher worked in fire and rescue from July 1999 to December 2020, and various educational positions including Para-Educator at Thatcher Brook Primary School and Student Teacher at Peoples Academy. Christopher's military service in the United States Air Force included roles as an Emergency Management Superintendent and Fire Protection Specialist. Academic qualifications comprise a Master's in Secondary Education with a focus on Physics Instruction, a Bachelor of Arts in Education, and two Associate degrees in Disaster Preparedness and Fire Science.