Welcome to Groton Public Schools

I am so grateful to serve in a district that always puts our students at the focus of all we do.
Susan L. Austin

A teacher at heart and a visionary leader in education for the past forty years, Susan Austin has been dedicated to fostering excellence in education.

She has served as the Superintendent of Groton Public Schools since 2021, following her tenure as the Assistant Superintendent since 2014. Her deep commitment to student success, combined with extensive leadership experience, enables her to carry forward the vision, mission, and goals of the Board of Education.

As the daughter of a submariner, Susan brings a unique understanding of the military community. Her father was stationed in Groton in the late 1970s as the Commanding Officer of Subschool and a squadron commander. “Being in Groton feels like coming home,” she says. “I understand the unique challenges and successes our military children and their families face.”