Congratulations to our employees recently recognized by their programs/departments as Mission Makers! Your dedication to our mission, vision, and values is highlighted through your work everyday!
Meet our May Mission Makers:
Emma Berto, BHP, School-Based Central Maine. We are pleased to recognize Emma for mission maker this month. Over the past year, Emma has worked closely with a student who required significant support at the beginning of the school year and has helped the student make meaningful progress toward greater independence through her consistency, patience, and hard work. Emma has grown tremendously in her role and has played a key part in helping the student require less adult support over time. She has also been incredibly flexible when needs arise and does an excellent job communicating and collaborating with all members of the student’s team. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Emma!
Amber Damon, BHP, School-Based Central Maine. Amber is helpful, informative and a joy to work near every day. She has a consistent and positive attitude, and is always the first to make sure everyone at our school has the most up to date information. She is a natural leader. We appreciate Amber’s thoughtful approach to her work and her contributions to our team.
Sarah Kleffke, Speech Therapist, Westbrook ECS/ K-5 SPPS. Sarah was nominated by her peers for being an extraordinarily kind human. She has an open, friendly nature and is always ready to step in with whatever comes her way, making everyone feel supported and seen. She always has a smile on her face and is remarkable at putting a positive spin on even the most challenging situations. She is always laughing, bringing such light to our hallways and classrooms. She has such great energy that is contagious to be around for both staff and students. The kiddos are always SO excited to work with her when it’s time for a speech session. She offers a creative approach to learning that is both engaging and extremely effective. She is always striving to grow her skillset to help her students reach the highest level of independence possible. She is an integral part of the speech team, working quietly in the background and never asking for recognition. She is an absolutely incurable hype man and is always ready to psych others up. We are so lucky to have Sarah as a part of our provider team, thank you for all that you do!
Lucy Macomber, Ed Tech III, Westbrook K-5 SPPS. Lucy was nominated by her peers for having the most fun with her students. Whether she is in the classroom, around the halls, or on the playground, she is always having the time of her life! She has such a playful energy and is so upbeat that the students can’t help but stay engaged around her. She is quick to think on her toes and does a great job using the tools and skills that she has gained during her time here to support our students’ progress. She is super creative and is truly invested in the learning happening in her classroom. She is consistent, patient and calm amongst the chaos. She asks thoughtful questions and always has helpful input during classroom meetings. Her openness to try anything thrown her way and ability to remain positive and flexible is absolutely something to marvel at. Lucy is a favorite amongst the kiddos and it is very clear why. She also goes out of her way to make other staff members feel welcomed and supported. We are so lucky to have her on our team, thank you Lucy for being you!
Katie Macone, BCBA, Pineland ECS/K-5 SPPS. Since joining Pineland, Katie has made an immediate and lasting impact through her dedication, positive attitude, and strong sense of advocacy for both peers and students. She consistently steps up to support others, embraces new challenges with enthusiasm, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the success of the team. Her willingness to learn, collaborate, and champion improvements has quickly earned the respect of peers and leadership alike. Katie deserves to be recognized as someone who is consistently showing up and demonstrating Woodfords’ mission and values.
Scott McKeough, Director of Home and Community Based (HCBS) Waiver Services, in collaboration with two other social service agencies, designed and led a day long training at this year’s National ANCOR Conference held in Boston, MA. Scott and his co-presenters have done an incredible job creating a meaningful training experience for social service leaders. In addition to its debut at the ANCOR Conference, Scott and his co-presenters have been asked to present the training at this year’s MACSP Conference. Congratulations Scott, we are so proud of your hard work and commitment to furthering our mission.