Celebrating Team Latham

Congratulations to Desiree Clark from our Adult Services team, who was surprised with the Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award at Latham Centers’ Annual Staff Awards Ceremony held via Zoom. Ben Mundy presented the award: “There was a time when you had to be at a company for several years before…

Congratulations to Danielle Kinder, who was surprised with the William McClennan Award at Latham Centers’ Annual Staff Awards Ceremony last month. Kristina Law presented the award in an all-staff celebration via Zoom: “I am so happy to be presenting the William McClennan Award to Daniele Kinder! I don’t even know where to begin. The list…

Director of Social Services Vikacha Phiri is a shining example of ‘growing a career’ at Latham Centers. Viki joined Latham’s Children’s Program as a per diem employee, earning promotions within the residential and clinical teams. Last year, she was promoted to lead the Clinical team. Viki and the Children’s Social Services Department provide clinical supports…

In this staff spotlight, we introduce Christopher Howard, one of six recently promoted Latham Centers team leaders. Chris started at Latham as an Awake Overnight Child Care Worker, and he has been promoted to Lead Chef! In an all-staff announcement, Director of Children’s Services Gerry Pouliot noted that Chris brings experience through owning his own…

It is an absolute thrill to announce the recent promotions of five staff members in Latham Centers’ Children’s Services Program! Promotions include: Meghan Foley, Director of Education; Vikacha Phiri, Director of Social Services; Matthew O’Sullivan, Assistant Principal; Monique Williams, Director of Health and Wellness; and Christopher Howard, Lead Chef.  We’ll be recognizing each of these…

Clinicians at Latham Centers have been sharing their knowledge with colleagues through an interactive professional development seminar series. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.  Our Children’s Program Clinical Team members lead the monthly workshop to provide information and answer questions from staff about the clinical diagnoses and needs of our diverse student body. Each session offers…

Children’s Services Residential Supervisor Dominic Monick was presented with Latham Centers’ “Supervisor of the Quarter” Award last week. In presenting the award to Dom, Latham President Anne McManus said, “Dom was nominated by his colleagues for his outstanding contribution, and it is well-deserved! I have had numerous opportunities to see Dom in action, and there always…

Congratulations to Residential Manager JoEllen Whatley (“Jodi”), who was honored recently with Latham Centers’ “Supervisor of the Quarter” Award!  Jodi’s contributions to the Adult Services Program are numerous; she promotes teamwork, enhances morale, provides exceptional service to our residents and their families, and she is a wonderful mentor and role model. Jodi started at Latham Centers…