That very night I applied for Roberts Associate Program. When two people from two separate places ask you the same question on the same day, it is a no brainer to take that leap of faith and start an awesome but terrifying journey.

Joanne Fisher

January 3, 2024

Special Education, Career Path, Developmental Disability

Reflections on a 41-year Cariola Career

Joanne Fisher

January 3, 2024

Special Education, Career Path, Developmental Disability

A lot has happened to me personally, as well as here at work over the last 40 years. I have made wonderful, lifelong friends and I have also lost some friends along the way. Would I change anything? Probably not.

Joanne Fisher

September 14, 2023

Special Education, Self Care

From the Principal's Office

Joanne Fisher

September 14, 2023

Special Education, Self Care

A new school year always brings a sense of renewal- a fresh start, a refocus, a chance to meet new goals.

Joanne Fisher

August 24, 2023

Special Education, Developmental Disability, Career Path, Career Opportunities, Internship

How I spent my summer vacation…

Joanne Fisher

August 24, 2023

Special Education, Developmental Disability, Career Path, Career Opportunities, Internship

…Anyone interested in the field of marketing should absolutely look into Mary Cariola!. You will see how influential and inspiring the staff is while gaining a priceless advantage for your career.

…As the summer ends and I look back at the past couple of months, I can confidently say that the experiences and knowledge I have gained are beyond valuable.

Karen Zandi

March 1, 2023

Developmental Disability, Special Education, Career Opportunities

Developing and Sustaining a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce

Karen Zandi

March 1, 2023

Developmental Disability, Special Education, Career Opportunities

I’m pleased to announce that Mary Cariola Center has been awarded a two million dollar grant over the next four years to develop and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce to support individuals with complex disabilities in Monroe County.

Joanne Fisher

September 6, 2022

Developmental Disabilitie, Special Education, Back to School

Welcome Back to School!

Joanne Fisher

September 6, 2022

Developmental Disabilitie, Special Education, Back to School

Preparing to go back to school is always a busy time. We are preparing new classrooms to greet our students for their first day of school. My goal each year is to create a welcoming space to make each student feel happy to be coming to school.

Karen Zandi

March 17, 2021

Special Education, Covid, Community Services, Developmental Disability

COVID - A year later

Karen Zandi

March 17, 2021

Special Education, Covid, Community Services, Developmental Disability

I am amazed and filled with gratitude for all that our staff has done. We never dreamed we’d still be dealing with COVID but there is no team that I would ever want go through it with than Team Cariola.