ANSONIA – On Friday, February 6th, Mead School hosted a Career Day that brought our community into the building in a meaningful way. Thirty community members set up tables to showcase their professions and what makes their work unique within our community. Students had the opportunity to rotate through each table, ask questions, and learn about a wide range of careers. Many students even received small trinkets connected to each profession—construction workers shared reflective vests, and the Ansonia Police Department handed out APD stickers, which were a big hit.
A special thank you goes to the Mead School staff who helped organize and bring this event to life: Lydia McCarthy, Jodi Fowin, Lia Ferri, Farrah Siciliano, LaNita Holmes, and Pete Selca. Ms. Cosciello, Principal of Mead School, and Ms. Emmons, Assistant Principal, are incredibly proud of the leadership and collaboration that went into planning this event. Most importantly, this day helped strengthen the relationships between our school and the greater community.
Some of the community partners who participated included the Ansonia Police Department, Ansonia Fire Department, Munch Eatery, Griffin Hospital, and Public Works. Below is a complete list of all community members who generously shared their time and experiences with our students.
Family Nurse Practitioner: Larissa Camano-Selca
Esthetician: Britneys Beauty Bar
Photographer: Sonia Ferri
Realtor/ Keller Williams: Tyler McPherson/ Stacey McPherson
Postal Service: Jared Maia
Police: Ansonia Police Department
Chef/Cook/Baker/Munch Eatery: Munch
Public Works: Mike D’Alessio and Zach Olszewski
Athletic Trainer: Alex DeMoura
Senior Meteorologist: Al Minopoli
Firefighter: Ansonia Fire Department
Hairstylist/Barber: Eulicio Mendes Sr.
Mayor: Frank Tyszka & Paula Tyszka
General Counsel from Griffin: Nancy Marini
Social Worker: Jillian Brady
Griffin Hospital’s Safe Kids Program: Claire Osiecki
Nurse Navigator & Community Health Worker: Aneta Guiliuzza & Dinora Rodriguez
Employee Navigator: Bryan Bostic
RN: Helen Satkunas
Wellness Facilitator: Olivia Adcox