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We Are APPY
Alternate Perspectives, Inc, aka API, also stands for Accountability, Performance and Integrity; that’s API and we're APPY!
Meet Shriver APPY Award Winners
Academic Instructor
Matthew Gauvin
March Winner!
His dedication and hard work with students helping them to gain HSE Diplomas and his willingness to always support his colleagues.
CTT Instructor
Karla Sawyer
March Winner!
Her help during transitioning staff and support of students is what makes her so deserving.
Counselor/CPP
Amanda Williams
March Winner!
Amanda has continuously been so helpful in giving much needed help and coverage in the dorms.
Student Success Story
Job Placement Staff of the Month
Marinella Serrano
March Winner!
Her dedication to getting students to complete this important program made this a success.
Social Development
Xiomara Espinal
March Winner!
Ms. Espinal takes the lead CONSTANTLY on Room/Dorm prep for the Cohort Returns
Safety Staff
Michael Hayes
March Winner!
Mr. Hayes has joined the Shriver Team and got right to work being Pro Active and insuring Shriver is safe and secure.
Support Service Staff
Omar Cuan
March Winner!
Omar is a great team player who is always willing to help out other departments when needed.
Respect for Others
Customer Service Staff of the Month
Michelle Chadwick
March Winner!
Michelle continues to offer her assistance to any department in need (Records, Property, Purchasing, CD, Wellness, S&S and others) as well as keeping the F&A department running smoothly.
Academic Instructor
Allyson Hart
Ms. Hart’s dedication and commitment to her students success is ABOVE & BEYOND
She works with her students on Nights and Weekends to keep her students engaged and successful.
Career Technical Training Instructor
Duane Bastarache
Duane’s continuous commitment and flexibility to allow students to reach and complete their goals is inspiring. His department has helped and repaired many areas on center.
Counselor/CPP
Donald Donahue
Mr. Donahue’s relentless support and advocacy for his students is consistently witnessed by all.
Student Success Story
Job Placement - CTR – CTS
Allyson Hart
Her tireless work with a student to complete his High School Diploma is so reflective of her dedication (nights, days, weekends) so that the student could transfer and complete his trade.
Social Development
Residential / Recreation
Jacob McPherson
Jacob always makes himself available to assist in Residential especially during quarantine. He works many extra shifts and always remains positive throughout the entire time and process. When he works his regular duties in the Rec he does a lot to engage students whether in person or virtually.
Safety Success Story
Scott Hilt
Mr. Hilt stepped in to cover the S&S department by scheduling and providing the coverage and safety that was needed with the vacancy of S&S Manager.
Support Service
Jack Proietti & Chris Holmes
Team Facilities Maintenance has kept Shriver JCC safe and warm this season. We appreciate their consistent efforts and dedication.
Respect for Others Award
Robin Therrien
Ms. Therrien is committed to Shriver JCC by her ongoing ability to try to help anyone and everyone
Academic Instructor
Lisa Trzepacz
Lisa always has a lively lesson on Google and has made her classroom such an inviting place for students. Her case notes are stellar and she brings a very positive attitude to the Academic Team.
Career Technical Training Instructor
Paul Robertson
Paul has traveled out to Connecticut in an effort to retain his student. He is a fierce advocate for his students. He always speaks up on their behalf and makes sure that they have everything they need to be successful. Paul get’s things done! When he is given a task he completes it quickly and accurately while maintaining a high level service to his students
Counselor/CPP
Ophelia Asenso
Ophelia goes above and beyond and always delivered positive services for the student of Shriver Job Corps, regardless if they were on her roster or not. Her positive attitude and infectious smile successfully helped the center bring students back and helped the counseling department navigate new programs and implement changes that will positively impact the center moving forward.
Student Success Story: Job Placement
Angela Sabatino
Angela worked tirelessly and effectively to return homeless students and our first cohort. Angela made sure that everyone was prepared and prepared for the students’ arrival. Angela’s hard work and perseverance is appreciated
Social Development
Nadia Minchillo
Nadia implemented the Social programming for the dorms. She trained all the staff on Google classroom and how to use the curriculum for the groups. She is in constant communication with the students and assists the SDD with administrative duties.
Safety Success Story: Safety and Security and Records
Tiffany Luperchio and Angela Sabatino
Both of these individual worked tirelessly and effectively to return homeless students and our first cohort group. They made sure that everyone was aware and prepared for the students arrival. Your hard work, team work and perseverance is appreciated!
Support Service
Renee Joyce
Renee goes above and beyond to support her team at Shriver JCC. Often traveling between buildings despite the weather, juggling multiple requests, keeping them organized and always doing everything with a positive attitude. "Renee is the heartbeat of the E&T building and we would be lost without her."
Respect for Others: Customer Service
Barry Sbordy
"For always being flexible and ensuring students have enough to eat!" Barry’s department is extremely organized and accommodating to the students nutritional needs
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