Celebrating Team Latham
A tribute to our Direct Support Professionals
This week – September 8-14, 2019 – is Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! Once again, Governor Baker has proclaimed the second week of September DSP Recognition Week in Massachusetts. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey have also signed onto the Senate Resolution to declare this DSP Recognition Week. We join our colleagues throughout the…
Read MoreDanny Anderson named Supervisor of the Quarter
Two of our outstanding supervisory team members have each been honored as Latham Centers’ “Supervisor of the Quarter.” Daniel (Danny) Anderson, Residential Supervisor in our Children’s Program, was presented with the award last week. (Tomorrow we’ll announce the second Supervisor of the Quarter – a member of our Adult Services team.) At the award presentation, senior…
Read MoreClinical Team launches professional development and self-care series
The clinicians at Latham Centers embody generosity through their interactions with their students, staff across departments, as well as the families we serve. They are generous with their time, patience, heart, empathy, compassion, and knowledge. Director of Social Services Brynn Cooper said her clinical staff has been sharing their knowledge with colleagues through three newly…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Celebrating mastery of two award-winning Latham staff members
Today we recognize two Latham staff members who were honored at our 2019 Year End Celebration of Mastery: Heather Antrim from our Children’s Nursing Team, and Patricia B. from our Finance Team. Heather Antrim earned the Roy T. Morgan Award, which is awarded to staff and supervisors who have made a significant contribution to the…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Adult Services’ Brianna Isaacs earns Roy T. Morgan Award
Brianna Isaacs, a Case Manager in our Adult Services Program, was honored with the Roy T. Morgan Award at last month’s End of Year Celebration at our Brewster campus. 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.…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Orione Bean earns Roy T. Morgan Award
Orione Bean, Residential Counselor 2 in our Children’s Services Program, was honored with the Roy T. Morgan Award at last month’s End of Year 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. Residential Director Melissa Soares-Zariqi’s…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: The Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award (Part 2)
In this follow-up to yesterday’s announcement about Latham Centers’ Rookie of the Year Award presented at our End-of-Year Celebration, today we introduce a member of our Adult Services Program honored with this award. The Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award is presented in memory of a dear friend to Latham who…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award Announced
At the Latham End-of-Year Celebration last week, more than 200 Latham students, residents, staff, families, and special guests celebrated the theme of Mastery during the two-hour annual event. It poured for most of the morning on Friday, June 21st, but as our community came together under an enormous tent, everyone was uplifted by the moving…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: “The Legend Has Retired” – wishing Beverly Hopkins all the best
Latham Centers celebrated Beverly Hopkins’ years of service with a retirement send-off last week at our Orleans Admin office. Beverly has been a dedicated member of our Business Office team for 13 years, skillfully mastering each position and accepting the Payroll Specialist position nearly a decade ago. “It’s a difficult job, but she always did…
Read MoreBrittni Kliment earns Supervisor of the Quarter Award
Brittni Kliment, Latham’s Director of Education, has been named Supervisor of the Quarter! Brittni was nominated for her “above and beyond work.” She is an exceptional department head as well as a community ambassador. One colleague noted that Brittni recently arranged a special tour of the Brewster Fire Department for a graduating student; he later…
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