A former National Teacher of the Year, Jahana Hayes was elected to serve as the U.S. Representative for CT-05 in 2019.
Born and raised in public housing in Waterbury, Connecticut, Hayes faced significant challenges growing up, including poverty and substance abuse in her family. Despite these obstacles, she excelled academically, and became the first in her family to graduate from college. After graduating from Naugatuck Valley Community College, Hayes attended Southern Connecticut State University, the University of Saint Joseph, and the University of Bridgeport, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and secondary education, a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction, and a 6th year degree in administrative leadership.
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