Talent Management & Development
January 31, 2024
Welcome to the Milford Public Schools, Talent Management & Development
STAFF NEWSLETTER!
Talent Management & Development (TMD, formerly HR) is committed to supporting the staff in the MPS from recruitment through retirement. People are our purpose.
This newsletter has been created to foster connectedness and belonging throughout our organization. Our motto is "Putting People First" and YOU are our people. We hope that you find this useful and enjoyable!
Wellness Tip...
Picking up the pace of your daily walk is linked to a lower risk of developing diabetes. Walking 2 to 3 mph (brisk walking) was associated with a 15% lower risk of diabetes, no matter how long people walked each day. Walking 3 to 4 mph was associated with a 24% lower diabetes risk. And going faster than 4 mph was tied to a 39% lower diabetes risk. Brisk walking, like any aerobic activity that works your heart and lungs, helps you control blood sugar levels, weight, and cardiovascular health, which are all important for avoiding diabetes and many other chronic diseases. (source)
Did You Know?
As an employee of the Milford Public Schools, you are able to use the gym at the Parsons Center, as well as participate in exercise classes!
For more information about the gym's hours, the class schedule, and how to sign up, click here.
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
"What did the ocean say to the beach?"
"Nothing... it just waved!"
Newsflash!
Do you want to become a certified teacher?
The CT Teacher Residency Program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cohort. Certification pathways include Elementary Education (grades 1-6) and Special Education (grades preK-12).
Resident candidates will be enrolled in rigorous coursework for 14 to 18 months and serve in a paid residency position, with benefits, in a mentor teacher’s classroom for one school year. Residents are eligible for a full-time teaching position upon successful completion of the program.
Click here to sign up for a live virtual information session!
Special Offer for MPS Staff
from...
The Yankees
The dates for this event run June 18th to 23rd
June 18 - 20 the tickets will include a $15 Meal and Beverage Voucher, and the choice between a tumbler or a Lunch bag.
June 21 - 23 the tickets will include the choice between a tumbler or a Lunch bag.
Tech Tip...
To reopen a closed browser tab if you accidentally close the wrong one or change your mind right after you've closed it, hit Ctrl+Shift+T on your PC or Command+Shift+T on your Mac to automatically reopen the tab you just closed!
** Trivia Contest **
In what year did Milford High School close and what is the building called now?
Click here to submit your answer. Correct responses received by noon on 2/2 will be entered into a drawing to win a mug and a Dunkin' gift card!
Open Positions - Tell Your Friends!
click here for more detail
Science Teacher, The Academy
Teacher Leader of Secondary Humanities
Certified Nurse Assistant Program Instructor
Elementary Art Therapist
Speech & Language Pathologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Paraprofessionals
Sports Coaches
Support Staff
Substitutes
Links & Reminders
To see your W-2 Form or paystubs, click to log into the Employee Service Portal. If you need to set up your ESP account, click here for directions.
To submit suggestions, feedback, or ideas for content for this newsletter, click here.
Welcome New Staff!
Todd Delpo
HVAC Mechanic, Parsons
Fun Fact... Todd is a diehard Buffalo bills fan who is a glutton for misery!
Frederick "DJ" Dineson
HVAC Mechanic, Parsons
Fun Fact... DJ loves taking his son camping!
Kara Doyle
Speech & Language Pathologist, Law, Mathewson, Orange Avenue
Fun Fact... Kara coaches girl's lacrosse at Staples High School!
Janet Georgen
Paraprofessional, Orchard Hills
Fun Fact... Janet loves watching Jeopardy and is on a trivia team called "The Grapes"!
Julie Luby
Associate Director of Talent Management & Development, Parsons
Fun Fact... Julie used to be a Youth Cheerleading Coach and two of her teams won the National Championships!
Jacquelyn Malewski
Numeracy Specialist, East Shore
Fun Fact... In the summer months, you will find Jacquelyn swimming or paddleboarding in Long Island Sound listening to her favorite tunes!
Victoria O'Connor
Paraprofessional, Foran
Fun Fact... When Victoria is not with her amazing Foran students, she really enjoys spending time with her grandchildren!
Lisa Smith
Bookkeeper/Secretary, Jonathan Law
Fun Fact... Lisa loves everything DISNEY! From Movies to the Parks and everything in between!
William vonBrauchitsch
Paraprofessional/Van Driver, The Academy
Fun Fact... Will works with the Baltimore Ravens during the summer!
Welcome New Substitutes!
Amy Balla
Marcus Blair
Eric Borgensen
Casey Coon
Jenna Dorosh
Maryalice Fortuna
Hannah Hayes
Elizabeth Lombardi
Macie Rascoll
Jessica Ribas
Srilakshmi Vanapalli
Madison Whitaker
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