Meet the Director

Welcome to RiverTech at Goodwin University, where innovation, purpose, and opportunity come together to prepare scholars for the future.

RiverTech was created with a simple belief: every scholar deserves access to an education that is challenging, relevant, and connected to the real world. Through partnerships with Goodwin University, the University of Bridgeport, and business and industry leaders, our scholars experience learning that extends far beyond the traditional classroom.

Our mission is to develop graduates who are prepared to succeed in college, careers, and life. Scholars learn to think critically, solve complex problems, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and embrace challenges with confidence. Whether designing robotic systems, programming automation, fabricating products, analyzing data, or launching entrepreneurial ventures, every learning experience is designed to build both technical expertise and the durable skills employers value most.

At RiverTech, relationships come first. We believe that scholars achieve their greatest success when they are known, challenged, supported, and held to high expectations. Our educators work to create a culture where every scholar feels a sense of belonging while developing the confidence to take risks, persevere through challenges, and grow from mistakes.

Our school is more than a technical high school. It is a community built on curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. Scholars graduate not only with a high school diploma, but with college credits, industry credentials, authentic workplace experiences, and the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

As we continue to grow each year, we remain committed to expanding meaningful opportunities for our scholars, especially as we prepare to enter our new state-of-the-art building in the winter of 2027.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about RiverTech. We are excited to partner with you throughout your scholar's high school journey. If you have questions or would like to learn more about our programs, I encourage you to contact me or any member of our RiverTech team.

Together, we will build skills, build confidence, and build the future.

Sincerely,

Mark Ambruso
Director of RiverTech at Goodwin University