Staff Testimonial

Carly Vandegriff - Speech Language Pathologist

Carly Vandegriff - Speech Language Pathologist

“I started work at Mary Cariola with a summer job at 18 and never left.   While working in the Mary Cariola residences, I completed a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology and now serve as a therapist in the Preschool program for our youngest learners. 

I live for the excitement and joy the moment one of my students communicates a want or need independently and functionally for the first time.  Working at Mary Cariola is not about only teaching the students but also about learning and growing together to build a beautiful future.”

 

 

Robert Repass - Social Worker

Robert Repass - Social Worker

“The most important thing to me has been… the positive interactions and daily accomplishments we all experience with students, their caregivers, and staff.  

Each day we arrive at work, we are unaware of what our school day will consist of, but what we do know is that we will have an effect on others. Whether it’s at arrival or dismissal… before or after lunch… even at a scheduled activity or a spontaneous meeting… we all play a role in the lives of people we interact with. We cannot be all things to all people, but sometimes, we will be the right person at the right time.”