Archive for August 2022

Our Human Resources team is looking forward to participating in several upcoming recruitment events throughout the month of September. We’re always seeking motivated and compassionate people to join Latham Centers’ mission-driven team. Upcoming job fairs and recruitment events include: Recruitment Event at MassHire: Wednesday, September 7th, 1pm–3pm at the MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center,…

The 4th annual Latham Open was a great success and wrapped up Sunday, August 14th under blue-bird skies and drier, cooler air. A perfect day for tennis! Congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists in the USTA-sanctioned Latham Open tennis tournament held in Harwich at the Brooks Park Community Tennis Courts. Pictured are: Betsy Casey…

Latham Centers’ summer learning program, SummerTide, is filled with opportunities for our students to explore Cape Cod and all it has to offer. August is National Pirate Month – the perfect time to share some facts our students learned about the Whydah pirate ship during their adventure to the Whydah Pirate Museum 20 minutes down…

Adult Services Residential Manager Bethany Franklin extended a message of HUGE thanks to everyone at Latham who participated in her residence’s pet tree. Please enjoy these photos of the ‘pet tree of Plymouth!’  The residents love it so so much, and staff from multiple departments sent in photos of their beloved pets for Bethany to…

Pictured above: Many kind words are displayed on two bulletin boards on campus featuring Kiera and Joe (as well as Kevin and Hanna)! Today we recognize Kiera and Joe – two more Latham staff members who were named July staff of the month (along with Kevin Cole and Hanna Genell recently featured on our blog.…

Last month, we were deeply saddened to learn that our dear colleague Joan McFadden passed away suddenly from a heart attack. We will remember Joan as a beautiful human being who was welcoming, kind, and thoughtful. Her love of family, theater, and her humility were the cornerstones of who she was.  She was respected by…

We’re delighted to introduce Colleen Sari, MD, Board Certified Child & Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, who recently joined Latham Centers’ Children’s Program team. Dr. Sari has provided school consultation throughout her career in regular and special education schools including approved private schools. Dr. Sari said she is honored to find a position in an academic…

Samantha St. John, a valued member of our Adult Program team, was honored with the Roy T. Morgan Award* at Latham’s 2022 Year-End Celebration. The Morgan Award acknowledges staff and supervisors who have made a significant contribution to the work of Latham Centers and the children and adults we serve. Ben Mundy (Assistant Director of…

Five dedicated Latham runners have been training and fundraising for the Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 21st. This year celebrates the 50th year of the renowned 7-mile route along the shore from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights. An estimated 75,000 spectators line the course and finish area to cheer the race entrants – including…

PHOTO CAPTION: Annabell thoughtfully wrote down the reasons why she thinks Hanna won Staff of the Month for July Our students and staff participate in a monthly community meeting highlighting both staff and student accolades. In the past, we’ve shared some incredible student successes, like when Joselyn won multiple awards. This July, we recognized multiple…