Posts Tagged ‘Exceptional Latham Centers staff’
Staff Spotlight: Trish Morgan named Latham Supervisor of the Quarter
Residential Manager Patricia Morgan has been recognized as Latham Centers’ Supervisor of the Quarter. Trish received multiple nominations for the award, all touting her commitment to the residents and staff at the Peter Cooper home – and the exceptional support she consistently provides to her manager colleagues. Excerpts from her nominations follow: “Trish goes above…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Honoring Laura Haskew, maaps award nominee (Part 7)
Several Latham staff members were recently nominated for the Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children* given annually by the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps). Laura Haskew from our Children’s Services team was nominated for her outstanding work in supporting our students. Multiple staff members nominated Laura for…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Honoring Amie Gould, maaps award nominee (Part 5)
Several Latham School teachers were recently nominated for the Excellence in Teaching Award given annually by the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps). The award acknowledges superior teaching contributions to special needs children by a classroom teacher whose performance and achievement reflects the high principles of the profession and the Association. Many of…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Children’s overnight counselor Brant Lemieux is a role model to all
Brant Lemieux initially joined the Children’s Services team at Latham while earning a degree. “A good friend of mine was working at Latham and suggested I apply. I was in school at the time and my schedule at Latham allowed me to work and go to school full time. I had some experience working with…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell cherishes the privilege of changing students’ lives
Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell has been a member of the Social Services team at Latham Centers for so long that she thinks of Latham as her second home. She began working here during her sophomore year of college. Melissa was a psychology major and knew she wanted to work with kids, so when a friend who…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Heather Kelsey’s inspiration comes from our Latham families
The inspiration guiding our Director of Development Heather Kelsey comes from the children and adults we serve, as well as their families. “I am deeply moved by their courage and their persistence. They often need to work a lot harder for things that others take for granted. They face challenges and obstacles that many…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Amy Smith successfully balances career and family
Amy Smith began working at Latham Centers more than 15 years ago, and the evolution of her career will inspire anyone hoping to find just the right balance between their work life and family life. Amy is a valued direct support staff member in Latham’s Adult Services Program, but she’s also a mom, a wife,…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Greg Powers helps lead growth of Adult Services’ Shared Living Program
Greg Powers, Manager of our Supported Community Living Program, arrived at Latham by chance. He was looking for a teaching job on the Cape, but he was surrounded by family and friends in the human service field. “I became interested in the stories I heard about Latham Centers and its programs,” he said, “and the…
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…
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