Celebrating Team Latham
Staff Spotlight: Meet Margaret French-Beltis, Latham’s new CFO
We’re pleased to introduce our new Chief Financial Officer, Margaret French-Beltis (Maggie). Latham’s new CFO has returned to the world of non-profit financial management after developing a successful career through a financial consultancy and professional/personal development coaching business. Previously, Maggie served as CFO at the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod after a decade-long…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Retiring CFO Patricia Hallahan honored for fiscal leadership and dedication to our residents
For 12 years, Patricia Hallahan has served as Latham Centers’ Chief Financial Officer – the “unsung hero” guiding the fiscal strength of our non-profit organization. Ms. Hallahan (“Pat”) retired this week, and although we wish her all the best, she will be missed. In a letter to staff, President & CEO Anne McManus wrote, “Pat…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Latham’s outstanding Admissions Team
Latham’s multidisciplinary Admissions Team works together to create a seamless referral process, and we believe we’ve assembled the best-of-the-best for this important function. The Admissions group works closely with families considering residential placement for their child with special needs. From initial placement through transition into adulthood, they help Latham students thrive in their home away…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Latham thanks Special Education Aide Stephanie Zuckerman for 20 years of service
After 20 years as a Special Education Aide at Latham Centers, the time has come for Stephanie Zuckerman to retire. As sad as we are to see her go, we are grateful for the enthusiasm and creativity Stephie brought with her to work every day. Stephie celebrated 20 years at Latham Centers this past March.…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Performing Arts instructor Sarah Jane Mason brings exuberance and creativity to Latham’s Education Team
This short video clip of Latham students performing “Ghost Busters” with new Performing Arts Instructor Sarah Jane Mason provides a glimpse of her happy, engaged class. The staff member who took the video was working in her office above the classroom and said it sounded so great that she was compelled to go downstairs…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: For Adult Services Program’s Philip DelHagen, supporting someone in need is a blessing
Adult One-to-One Counselor Philip DelHagen loves his job and looks forward to it every day. “For me, being able to support someone in need is a blessing,” Phil said. “I was fortunate enough to have people in my life when l was struggling who genuinely cared. Now I have that ability and chance to do…
Read MoreStudents appreciate Children’s Program staff members with inspiring “shout-outs”
Behavior Specialist Krystal Ketler knows how meaningful staff appreciation is at Latham, so she began asking students to name staff members they admire and why. Each week, she posts those names and comments on a residential whiteboard and shares the shout-outs with other staff members through Latham e-mail. Krystal said, “I want everyone to see…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Adult Services Assistant Director Benjamin Mundy motivates and empowers
Ben Mundy joined the Adult Services team at Latham just a few months ago, but he has quickly taken on a motivator role for his colleagues. Like many staff members, Ben enjoys the vibrant atmosphere at Latham – no two days are alike! “I like to be challenged, I enjoy challenging others, and I enjoy…
Read MoreAugust staff awards: Children’s Program honors Krystal, Jenna, and Orione
We’re happy to recognize three Children’s team members who received “Staff of the Month” awards for August. Residential Director Gina Sheehan highlighted the award recipients’ excellence: Krystal Ketler, Residential Behavior Specialist: Krystal works every shift, and she is always willing to help out. Krystal’s energy is positive and contagious. She motivates the students to participate…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Tim Vaughan shares insights from nearly a decade at Latham
We wish our Director of Leadership and Growth the very best as he embarks on the next chapter in his career. Before leaving to take on a new leadership role with a fortunate human services organization in New Hampshire, Tim Vaughan shares some of the lessons he has learned while working with Latham students, adult…
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