There is a quiet strength they bring to the work they do. Cariola’s staff listen with compassion, advocate with courage, and support with unwavering commitment. Whether working directly with students and residents or in administration ensuring our systems run smoothly, their contributions are essential.

As with all our students, it is important to honor and celebrate the unique heritage that our Hispanic students bring to our schools. This helps support better relationships and a more positive school environment where each student feels a sense of belonging and appreciation.

I would go on to learn exponentially more in my summer at Mary Cariola, one of the most fulfilling and rewarding work experiences of my young professional life.

The best part for me was the joy. You could see it on everyone’s faces. Kids running around, staff walking side by side with families, and volunteers making sure people had what they needed. It’s the kind of joy that reminds you why events like this matter.

I want to reassure you that we are tirelessly working with local and state-level elected officials to ensure the impact of these changes is as minimal as possible for our staff and the people we serve.

While I enjoyed my time working in IT, I began to realize that I wanted to do more to directly help the students at Mary Cariola.

On my first day, I noticed how committed and enthusiastic the students and staff were and more especially, the Marketing Department. They may be a small team but they definitely have a very big reach.

You may not be familiar with the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP), which takes place from January 1 to March 31. This three-month opportunity is for individuals with a Medicare Advantage Plan, allowing them to switch to any other type of insurance product they choose, with or without drug coverage.

As the Nurse Manager for the school program, a big part of that goal for me is ensuring that I have nurses who are scholarly and experientially prepared for the role and are ready to take on the challenges our students and families face.

I had many opportunities to learn from Justin, but on one occasion he offered a true and historical reflection which I appreciated and documented.