Objective

Seeking an elected position to the East Hampton Board of Education following nomination by the Republican Town Committee (RTC), to support quality improvement in the educational foundation of students in the East Hampton Public School System.

SUMMARY OF SPECIAL SKILLS

• Attended and Spoke Out at East Hampton Board of Education Meetings [Jan 2025 – Present]
• Active State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate (Grades 7-12 Physics)
• Completed Student Teaching Assignment at Middletown High School (Honors Physics) – Mar-May 2022
• Provided On-Line Volunteer Tutoring to Home-Bound Students
• Excellent Communication Skills Resulting from 25+ Years of Public Speaking Experience
• Trained and Mentored Professionals to Improve Their Communication Skills – Written and Oral
• Worked with Training Department to Provide Training Modules/Curriculum to Support Management
• Over 30 years Leadership Experience in Non-Profit Organizations (e.g. Toastmasters International – as Club Officer, Area Director and Division Director; Church Elder & Small Group Leader/Teacher)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/HONORS

• Graduate of Electric Boat’s Instructor Development Program – February 2024
• State of Connecticut Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) Program for Teachers – Program Completion & Certification (Grades 7-12 Physics) – June 2022
• 25+ Year Member of Toastmasters International, Denver, CO (member since Dec 1999)
• Achieved Distinguished Toastmaster Award [Highest Leadership and Communication Award] in 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Power Engineering, (BSNE) – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN – May 1986
• Registered Engineer in the State of Connecticut (EIT)
• East Hampton Resident/Taxpayer over 30 years – Part of Original Playscape Construction Team in 1992

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March – May 2022 Student Teacher – Honors Physics Classes – Middletown High School

Middletown Public School System, Middletown, CT

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Developed Lesson Plans and All Instructional Materials for Maximum Engagement in Learning
• Created a Strong Classroom Work Ethic by setting high expectations and establishing routines
• Encouraged Group and Individualized Learning to meet the needs of each student
• Developed Good Rapport with Students resulting in a Very Interactive Classroom Learning Environment
• Effective Parental Communication Interface Due to Strong Communication Skills
• Gained Proficiency with Google Classroom, Power School and Power Teacher apps
• Created an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment for all students, including English Language Learners and those with learning disabilities or other special needs and/or accommodations, with one-on-one instruction as needed.

November 2021 – May 2022 – Homebound Tutor – Glastonbury High School

Glastonbury Public Schools, Glastonbury, CT

Roles and Responsibilities – Provided one-on-one tutoring to students in the area of Physics, Advanced Algebra and Geometry

May 2022 – Current – Engineering Auditor, Nuclear – Audit & Assessment

General Dynamics – Electric Boat, Groton, CT

Roles & Responsibilities – Performing Inter-Departmental Self-Assessments, Conducting Subject Matter Audits to Ensure Procedural, Training, and Regulatory Compliance to the US Navy Submarine Design, Construction and Certification Program. Also a Qualified Participant in RERO Drill Scenarios, and Assisting Nuclear Training with NEO Training. Fully Qualified Auditor, Surveiller, and Department Training Instructor.

August 2016 – August 2019 – Mechanical, Electrical, & I&C Equipment Qualification Program Manager

Millstone Site Equipment Qualification (EQ) Program Manager

Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Waterford, CT

Roles & Responsibilities – Responsible for oversight of the Environmental Qualification Program for Plant Equipment in Normal and Postulated Accident Conditions for Millstone Units 2 & 3. Ensured initial component qualification was obtained through review of Qualification Test Reports for over 2100 plant components, and oversaw PM and replacement activities as required to ensure qualification was maintained throughout the remaining 60 year plant life. Concurrently provided role of Design Control Engineer to ensure design document updates were completed in a timely manner to ensure Configuration Management.

May 2015 – August 2016- Millstone Engineering Coordination Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities – Responsible for Coordinating Plant Health Steering Committee (Sr. Mgmt) Meetings and Mentoring Presenters in Effective Presentation Preparation/Feedback. Also responsible for Initial Project Scoping/Budgetary Estimates and Scheduling.

June 1997 – May 2015 – Millstone Senior Mechanical Design/Project Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities – Responsible for preparation and independent review of design change/licensing change documents in support of both refueling outages and daily plant operations and maintenance activities. Possess working level knowledge of several database systems and Microsoft Word 6, and other design change programs.

August 1990 – June 1997 – Millstone Mechanical Systems Engineer/Manager – Condensate and Feedwater

Also served as Condenser Retube Project Engineer – Millstone Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1

Northeast Nuclear Energy Company, Waterford, CT

March 1988 – August 1990– Control Room Operations, Shift Supervisor Staff Assistant

Millstone Unit 1 Nuclear Plant

Northeast Nuclear Energy Company, Waterford, CT

Interests/Hobbies – Reading World & US History; Antique Collecting; Organic Garlic Gardening; Travel

East Hampton Republican Town Committee (RTC)

Nathan Jaycox

I am an engineer with a Bachelors in Nuclear Power Engineering from Purdue University who was greatly impacted by teachers.  First, my father was a 4^th grade teacher whose dedication to learning and to his students inspired me.  Second, my English teachers taught me a love for reading which translated into a discovery and interest in nuclear power, after reading a fascinating book. Third, my math and science teachers, as well as a guidance counselor, directed me into the field of Engineering. After college, I began my 33-year career in the nuclear industry at the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in Waterford and I am currently an Engineer Auditor & Assessor at Electric Boat in Groton.

During a brief “retirement” in the Covid years, I was accepted into the Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) program offered by the CT Office of Higher Education. This intensive accelerated teacher certification program enables professionals to make the transition to a teaching career in their particular area of interest and expertise.  As a result, I maintain an active State of CT Teaching Certificate for Grades 7-12 Physics. I completed and greatly enjoyed my student teaching assignment at Middletown High School in 2022. Previous to this, I was a “Home Bound” Tutor at Glastonbury High School in Math and Science. Although I don’t have children in the EH school system, I am familiar with the educational environment and the challenges teachers face every day. I have also encouraged nieces and nephews in their respective educational pathways, so I know firsthand what it’s like to teach and challenge students to the next level in order for them to reach their full potential.

Alongside my career, I have been active with Toastmasters, an international organization that enables one to enhance their public speaking abilities and leadership skills. Over the years I have also been involved in leadership and teaching in my local church.  In my free time I enjoy gardening, hiking, biking, traveling and antiquing.

My vision is to provide leadership through the EH Board of Education to empower the student, the parent and the teacher to join in a strong partnership, enabling the student to become well prepared to pursue any career post-graduation. This requires facilitating changes in order to provide the springboard for a great results-focused education at a reasonable cost, so that each student has the foundational skills, knowledge and critical thinking skills to be successful.

It is not inexpensive to provide an excellent education to each student, but it doesn’t have to be expensive to the taxpayer either. East Hampton spends upwards of $20K per student per year for average or slightly above average performance. Who wants to settle for being average in CT when CT doesn’t even rank in the top 30% of 50 states in Math and Reading Proficiency?  I believe our students deserve better and our community can do MUCH better! I am listening and I believe in US!