2020 Vision Cohort 2 – 2018
Introducing The Mentoring in Action Leadership Academy 2018
Atlantis Charter
Lorie Crockett
Role: 7-12th Grade Site Leader
Mentoring Title: Mentor Coordinator
"It’s important to have a buddy or confidant that you can turn to in time of crisis." Read Lorie's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Carver
Christine Cabral
Role in the District: Middle High School Assistant Principal
Mentoring Title: District Mentor Coordinator
"I believe in providing beginning and incoming teachers a strong and effective mentor program in which they develop collegial relationships, participate in professional development, reflect upon their practice, and sustain a career. I wish to participate in the 20/20 Vision Teacher Leadership Academy to learn how to better utilize the Mentoring in Action curriculum to improve the effectiveness of our program and support future leaders." Read Christine's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Cambridge
Christine DeAmbrose
Title: Teacher in Charge 504, Cambridge Public Schools
Roles: Teacher in Charge, Special Educator, Mentor
"I look forward to growing mentoring education programs and mentoring other teachers as a means of directly improving student achievement and the quality of our lives in our schools." Read Christine's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Chelsea
Kristin Faiella
Role in the District: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Mentor Leader
"I hope to learn from others in the academy and hopes that this class will give me the tools to become the leader and mentor who can make a difference in my school system." Read Kristin's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional
Christine Jackson
Role in the District: Grade 6 Social Studies Teacher/Grade 6 Team Leader
Mentoring Title: Mentor
"I am excited to participate in the district’s mission of sustaining the Mentoring in Action program recently implemented while focusing on the social emotional needs of novice teachers and students." Read Christine's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Amanda Ferreira
"My vision as a leader is to be a positive influence in other’s lives, by providing guidance and support not only for teaching students in the classroom but also to improve the overall well being of the teachers in those classrooms." Read Amanda's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Jean Bezner
Role in the District: Special Education Teacher Middle School
Mentoring Title: Mentor
"My hope is to enlighten teachers to the practice of mindfulness and provide a forum where we can all share experiences through mind and body activities that will strengthen us both physically and emotionally." Read Jean's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Global Learning Charter
Charlene Elias
Role in the District: Grade 6 Team Leader and Social Studies Teacher
Mentoring Title:Mentor
"I have been officially mentoring teachers for four years." Read Charlene's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Newburyport
Shannon Osgood
Role in the District: Social Studies Teacher
Mentoring Title: Co-Mentor Leader
"I enjoy witnessing student-teacher growth, helping them plan and organize the delivery of content and troubleshooting the challenges they face along the way." Read Shannon's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Lori Solazzo
Role in the District: High School Math Teacher
Mentoring Title: Mentor Teacher Leader
"Now, as a mentor teacher leader my goal is to help build a strong support system and sense of community for our teachers which will in turn impact all students in our school. " Read Lori's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Newton
Howie Landau
Role in the District: Middle School Health Teacher, High School Coach
Mentoring Title: Mentor
"For many students, clubs, sports and activities are what keep students coming to school and invested in their education, and we must work to provide quality instruction even outside the classroom environment. " Read Howie's Bio. Listen to his vision.
Lincoln
Deb Jacobson
Role in the District: Grade 1 teacher and Literacy Coach
Mentoring Title: Elementary Mentor
"I am optimistic that participating in the 20/20 Vision Program will help me to refine my mentoring skills so that I can more effectively impact the growth of novice teachers." Read Deb's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Seekonk
Dr. Barbara Shurtleff
Role in District: English Teacher
Mentoring Title: Co-Facilitator for the Mentoring/Induction Program, Mentor
"Teaching brings me such happiness and mentoring encourages me for the future." Read Barbara's Bio. Listen to her vision.
Southeastern Vocational
Lloyd Lamarre
Role in the district: Teacher of Mathematics, Head Wrestling Coach, Assistant Track Coach, Diversity Committee Member
Mentoring Title: Mentor Program Collaborator
“My desire is to do what I can to make communities like Brockton better. I fell in love with the city and I see the potential and desire to further the city along.” Read Lloyd's Bio. Listen to his vision.
Worcester
Carol Flionis
Role in the District: Learning Disabilities Teacher
Mentoring Title: District Mentor Trainer
"My goal is support the new teachers in my buildings along with helping my district to develop a stronger and more expansive mentoring induction program." Read Carol's Bio. Listen to her vision.