Talent Management & Development

June 4, 2025

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.

Thank You for the Legacy You Leave Behind!

Celebrating Our 2024-2025 Retirees

As the school year ends, we extend our deepest gratitude to our 2024-2025 retirees. Your years of service, dedication, and impact have shaped generations and left a lasting legacy in our schools. Whether you spent decades in the classroom, the library, the office, or behind the scenes—your work mattered.

You’ve made our school system stronger, kinder, and more connected.
Thank you for the laughter in the halls, the lessons taught, and the countless lives touched.

We wish you endless joy, adventure, and well-earned relaxation in this next chapter.
You will be missed!

Terri Deveny
Director of Business Services

Robert Morrill
Special Education Teacher

Debra Fuentes
Paraprofessional

Susie McDaniel
Payroll Supervisor

Susan Melita
Accounts Payable Supervisor

Judy Lobdell
Family Resource Center

Michael Vitelli
Special Education Teacher

Alison Elliot
Pre K Teacher

Laurie Macallister
Grade 5 Teacher

Cherie Giambra
Grade 2 Teacher

Kristie Callahan
Food Services Manager

Diana Randall
Science Teacher

Karen Kristan
Speech-Language Pathologist

Suzanne Meyer-Farrell
Social Worker

Jeffrey Stanton
Science Teacher

Jamie Whitaker
Principal of Calf Pen Meadow

Lisa Giorgio
Paraprofessional

Kathleen Kasparek
Van Driver

Pam Griffin
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

Barbara Raucci
Paraprofessional

Diane Rudnick
Paraprofessional

Jerry Civitello
Maintenance

Patty Stark
Social Worker

Barbara Brunau
Grade 2 Teacher

Patrick Rua
Custodian

Holly Mesavage
Math Teacher

Mary Grega
Secretary to the Assistant Principal

Debra Bowler
Science Teacher

The last few days of our new and improved open enrollment process are approaching!
To ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted coverage, all benefits-eligible employees are asked to complete the enrollment process to either elect or waive coverage from now until June 11th!
Please schedule your one-on-one session today to fit your schedule! Appointments are available by phone, with flexible times — including early mornings, evenings, and weekends!

Thanks for All You Do – Enjoy These Perks!

Laughter is the Best Medicine!

"What happens when ice cream gets angry?"

"It has a melt down!"

Joke provided by our very own
MPS F.Y.V.E. Program!

Trivia Contest

In what year was the popsicle invented?

Click here to submit your answer. Correct responses received by 12pm on Friday, 6/6 will be entered into a drawing to win an Owala Water Bottle!

** ALSO **
All who submitted a response to any of the trivia questions this school year were entered into a drawing for a special end of year summer themed basket. So, even if your answers were incorrect or your correct response wasn't randomly drawn, you have another chance to be randomly selected for this great prize!!
The Summer basket winner will also be drawn on 6/6! Goodluck!

Open Positions - Tell Your Friends!
click here for more details

Special Education Teacher
Elementary Library Media Specialist
Elementary Spanish Teacher
High School Spanish Teacher
High School French Teacher
American Sign Language Teacher
Payroll Processor
BCBA
Paraprofessionals
Food Services
Extended School Year Positions
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Summer Athletic Coaching Positions
Lifeguards
Tutors, Subs and more!

What's the Scoop?!

Cone-gratulations on wrapping up another successful school year!
Treat yourself to a sweet summer adventure with this map of Connecticut’s must-visit ice cream gems,
each one a delicious stop on a cone-worthy road trip!

What else belongs in this newsletter?

To submit suggestions, feedback, requests, good news or ideas for content for next year's newsletter,
please click here.

Do you know a business that may want to be highlighted with a perk next school year?
Please let us know here!