Talent Management & Development
June 6, 2024
The Talent Management & Development team is committed to supporting the staff in the MPS from recruitment through their entire employee experience in the Milford Public Schools.
People are our purpose.
The purpose of this newsletter is to foster connectedness and belonging throughout our organization. Our motto is "Putting People First" and YOU are our people.
Have a Super Summer!
TMD is available to you, year round! If you have questions or are looking for information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! Here is a link to our TMD page on our district website; there's lots of information there including our contact information. See you in August!!
Warmly, the TMD Team
Special Offer!!!
Just in time for summer!
Celebrate the end of the school year with ice cream!
During the month of June, get $1.00 off any item with your MPS badge!
Thank you, John Simone, owner!
THE SUNDAE HOUSE
499 NEW HAVEN AVENUE
Wellness Tip...
"Eat your vegetables, have a positive outlook, be kind to people, and smile."
~ Dan Buettner ~
Inside this month's Anthem Newsletter:
Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Summer Safety
Men's Health
Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers
Special Opportunity!
Increase Your Impact - Be a Mentor!
All teachers interested in being certified to serve as TEAM (Teacher Education and Mentoring) Mentors must apply and be approved through the district to complete “TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training” sessions. Initial Support Teacher Training will prepare teachers to serve as TEAM mentors to new teachers as well as cooperating teachers to student teachers from local universities.
Teachers interested in applying must hold a Connecticut provisional or professional educator certificate and have at least three years of classroom teaching experience, including at least one year in Milford.
The training will focus on support roles, CCT expectations and coaching strategies to promote reflection and professional growth. Training will be approximately 1.5 days long. If it is provided outside of school time, you will be compensated for your attendance.
The stipend for mentors engaged in a full year of active mentoring is $500.00.
All applications are due by June 11, 2024.
Special Event!
We are hosting a Paraprofessional Job Fair!!!
Due to retirements, we have many openings for Paraprofessionals - please spread the word!
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Jonathan Law High School
Senior Cafe
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
"Where do math teachers like to go on summer vacation?"
"Times Square!"
Joke provided by our very own
MPS F.Y.V.E. Program!
Celebrating Our 2023 - 2024 Retirees!
Maria Benedetti
Central Office Benefits
14 Years in Milford
Kathy Bonetti
Central Office Communications
20 Years in Milford
Maria Bradley
Para-Educator, Harborside
18 Years in Milford
Patricia Cavanna
Teacher, Orchard Hills
19 Years in Milford
Tammy Ciolino
Food Services, Orange Avenue
23 Years in Milford
Mary-Ellen Coloski
Teacher, West Shore
37 Years in Milford
Trish Devito
Para-Educator, Harborside
23 Years in Milford
Laureane Duda
Para-Educator, Live Oaks
17 Years in Milford
Dana Enders
Para-Educator, Elementary
15 Years in Milford
Teresa Fedor
Para-Educator, JFK
23 Years in Milford
Lorilynn Feller
Para-Educator, Live Oaks
24 Years in Milford
Mary Firimonte
Para-Educator, Harborside
36 Years in Milford
Andrea Giannattasio
PPS Administration
30 Years in Milford
Kelly Graham
Teacher, The Academy
35 Years in Milford
Laura Kuchta
Para-Educator, Orchard Hills
23 Years in Milford
Patricia Lemay
School Psychologist, Mathewson
31 Years in Milford
Heidi McColgan
Teacher, Jonathan Law
19 Years in Milford
Barbara McCoy
Teacher, Jonathan Law
12 Years in Milford
Suzanne McKeever
Para-Educator, Mathewson
15 Years in Milford
Clifford Oakes
Custodian, Meadowside
7 Years in Milford
Jean Pisano
Para-Educator, West Shore
20 Years in Milford
Elizabeth Rice
Para-Educator, Live Oaks
19 Years in Milford
William Rick
Custodian, Foran
8 Years in Milford
Patti Rutherford
Facilities, Central Office
21 Years in Milford
Margaret Taylor
Para-Educator, Orange Avenue
15 Years in Milford
Anthony Vitelli
Athletic Director, Foran
37 Years in Milford
Diane Zanghi
Database Specialist, Central Office
19 Years in Milford
** Trivia Contest **
How tall is the Guinness World Record-holding tallest sand castle?
Click here to submit your answer. Correct responses received by noon on Friday, June 7 will be entered into a drawing to win a Stanley Tumbler!
** ALSO **
All who submitted a response to any of the trivia questions will be entered into a drawing on June 10 for the special Milford Beach Bag prize!!
Open Positions - Tell Your Friends!
click here for more detail
American Sign Language Teacher - Middle School
Elementary Mathematics Instructional Coach
Physics Teacher
School Counselor
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Middle School Supervisor
CNA Program Teacher
Health Teacher
Physical Education Teacher
Extended School Year, Summer School: Varied Roles
Lunch Aides
Paraprofessionals
Building Substitutes
Links & Reminders
* Teachers: If you intend to request tuition reimbursement, please submit your forms when registering for classes.
* Teachers: Please submit your signed salary agreement by June 11.
* Teachers: Assignment letters will be sent out on June 7.
* Paraprofessionals: Assignment letters will be sent out on June 11.
* Substitutes: You will be receiving a Reassurance Form by email. Please return it right away to let us know if you intend to return next school year.
* Everyone: Please have a fun, safe and restorative summer!
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