Principal’s Corner
Principal’s Corner: Latham Teacher Receives the Excellence in Service Award from NATSAP
Meghan Pouliot was awarded the Excellence in Service Award from the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs for her contributions to the Latham School and for the therapeutic practices she conducts in her classroom. Meghan was awarded this honor for many reasons. She created and instructs our, “Lights Camera Action” club which uses digital…
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Left to right, teachers: Andrea B., Amie G., Monique W., Jessica G., Meghan P. and Jeff B. “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge” ~Albert Einstein Last week, as declared by Gov. Charlie Baker and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, was Direct Service Professional Recognition…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: What’s new in the classrooms at Latham? Part 2
Our teachers (and students) on Latham Campus are so excited that the new school year has started! Each teacher recognizes the students’ individual strengths in which he or she gear the lesson plans around. The teachers, simultaneously, learn what skills the students need to improve upon and create fun and interactive activities. This continues from…
Read MoreWhat’s new in the classrooms at Latham? Part 1
Principal’s Corner Our teachers (and students) on Latham Campus are so excited to start the new school year! Each teacher recognizes the students’ individual strengths in which he or she gears the lesson plans around. The teachers, simultaneously, learn what skills the students need to improve upon and create fun and interactive activities. Today we…
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Bulletin Board created by the interns. Today we had to say good-bye to our three summer interns, Michaela, Josie, and Tess, as they head back to college for the fall! During the summer, Latham employs three interns to work in the school house to assist the educational team in a variety of areas. This…
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Caption: Amie is just one of the many wise and compassionate staffers loved by the students at Latham School. You’ve heard us say before that often times staff at Latham Centers are more than just teachers, clinicians, nurses and aides, but rather, family members and confidants. Today we held our PWS Meeting for all…
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Students on Latham Campus could not be happier after a fun-filled day. What a busy month we are having here at the Latham School! We have planned a special day each week in anticipation of the End of the Year Celebration. Our calendar of events includes, an art festival, dance recital, community meeting, spirit…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Teacher Appreciation Week
“To teach is to touch a life forever.” Thank you for welcoming our new students and creating an environment built on respect Jess! Thank you, Genna, for being creative with your curriculum and inspiring your students to pass the MCAS! Thank you for incorporating sensory art and real-world practices into your daily instruction Amie!…
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Administration Visits Connecticut School District Principal Brittni Taylor and I had the pleasure of visiting the Guilford School District in Connecticut last week. Every summer, Latham has the pleasure of hosting a young man from the Guilford school district for our Summer Tide Program. Homer and his family reside on Cape Cod for…
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