CREC: Fallstaff 50 | Hartford, Connecticut

General Information

What is FallStaff?

CREC’s main employee recognition event to kick off the new school year
The one time in the year when most of CREC’s employees are seen together in one place
Meet and be greeted by our Executive Director and other members of CREC’s leadership team
Winners and nominees of the CREC Teacher of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Manager of the Year, and Shining Star awards are recognized, along with employees who have reached longevity milestones this year at CREC

When is FallStaff 50?

Friday, August 26, 2016
Registration and breakfast: 6:45 to 8:30 a.m.
Program starts promptly at 8:45 a.m.

Where is FallStaff 50?

Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford

Transportation

Shuttle buses will be available to and from the Connecticut Convention Center for this year’s event. If you’re unable to accommodate the bus pickup time listed below, you can either park at CREC Central and walk over to the Convention Center, or drive directly to the Convention Center on your own. There will be space in the parking garage to park your own car at a discounted rate ($7.00). A discount parking pass will be issued at registration for those who decide to park in the garage.

Just like last year, there will only be one departure time per pick-up location this year. Buses will leave each location promptly at 7 a.m. to head to the Convention Center. After the program, buses will leave the Convention Center at 12 p.m. to return to each location.

Bus Locations:

Discovery Academy – 176 Cumberland Avenue, Wethersfield
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering – 1101 Kennedy Road, Windsor
Two Rivers Magnet Middle School – 337 East River Drive, East Hartford
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts – 59 Waterville Road, Avon
The Learning Corridor – Hartford

CREC Central and 34 Sequassen Street Vans (available for individuals who are not physically able to walk):

Two shuttle vans will be provided for individuals who are not physically able to walk to the Convention Center. One van will leave from the front parking lot at CREC Central at 7 a.m. and an additional van will leave from 34 Sequassen Street at 7 a.m.
It is roughly a 6-8 minute (0.4 miles) walk to the CT Convention Center from CREC Central, so this is a great form of exercise!

PLEASE NOTE: Buses will leave each location promptly at 7 a.m. Event registration ends at 8:30 a.m., so all employees are asked to please plan accordingly. The afternoon buses will leave the Convention Center at 12 p.m.

Meet the FallStaff Host

Sarah Mangiafico

Literacy Coach
CREC Academy of Aerospace & Engineering Elementary School

4 years at CREC

Favorite hobby: Kickboxing

National Anthem Singers

Kelly Clark

Tamika Thurston

Anjanee Wright

Student Services Coordinator and Facility Manager at CREC Soundbridge

15 years at CREC

Favorite Hobby: Working as a volunteer EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Service Coordinator at CREC Institute of Teaching & Learning

2 years at CREC

Favorite Hobby: Laughing

Instructional Coach at CREC Academy of Aerospace & Engineering

5 years at CREC

Favorite Hobbies: Shopping, singing, and reading

Voice-overs

Greg Scalzo

Digital Arts Teacher
CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School

3 years at CREC

Favorite hobby: Playing music (guitar, bass, and French horn)

School Supply Drive

We’ll be collecting school supplies and backpacks on site at the Convention Center on Friday! Items will be distributed to our own students and also within the community. Let’s continue with this tradition! Drop off your supplies and backpacks in the designated boxes in the registration area before the program begins at 8:45.

Items in need include backpacks filled with:

Crayons
Pencils
Pens
Markers
Spiral notebooks
Composition notebooks
Folders

Longevity Awards

10 YEARS OF SERVICE
Dana Aiken	Museum Academy
Anita Balkun	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
Carol Boin	Community Education
Jennifer Brown	River Street School
Johana Bustamante	Birth to Three
Norman Calderon	River Street School
Laurie Chaisson	River Street School
Alicia Clark	Metropolitan Learning Center for Global and International Studies
Dina Crowl	Magnet Schools
Lisa Cyr	Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
Susan Daly	University of Hartford Magnet School
Lori D'Angelo	River Street School
Anthony Devito	Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy
Marlena Fasanelli	River Street School
Lisa Fiano	Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
Karen Finnance	Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Sarah Fitzsimons	Magnet Schools
Tina Fiume	River Street School
Christine Giannoni	Birth to Three
Tamara Gloster	Institute of Teaching and Learning
Christine Green	River Street School
Christie Hazen	Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Vanessa Holmes-Bolden	River Street School
Lilian Ijomah	Hartford Juvenile Detention Center
Michele Johnson	University of Hartford Magnet School
Daune Kemp	Magnet Schools
Kimberly Leslie	Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Kristen Levesque	Soundbridge
William Livingston	River Street School
Claudia Lopardo	River Street School
Joseph Lubenstein	Academy of Aerospace & Engineering Magnet School
Amy Maliszewski	University of Hartford Magnet School
Diane Marques	Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School
Maureen McKenzie	River Street School
Jeff McQuillan	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
Niketa Melendez	River Street School
Wendee Mills	Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
Stephanie Moran	International Magnet School for Global Citizenship
Donna Morelli	Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
Taryn Moss	University of Hartford Magnet School
Sandra Murray	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
Alan Paluck	Magnet Schools
Rosa Pardo Figueroa	Montessori
Laurie Parr	Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Karla Pereira	River Street School
John Petersen	River Street School
Sonia Plumb	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
Amy Price	Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
Marie Elena Re Smith	River Street School
Ellyn Reilly	River Street School
Tennille Rivera	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
Stacey Roach	River Street School
James Rodriguez	Open Choice
Steven Sandler	River Street School
Cheryl Sansone	Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Lisa Shea	Soundbridge
Andrew Skarzynski	Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy
Scott Slye	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
Patricia Slyman	Magnet Schools
Gladys Steady	Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Ellen Stevenson	Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Maureen Taylor	Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Lomiki Thompson	Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
Eric Thorgalsen	Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
Mason Thrall	Operations
Heather Vasseur	University of Hartford Magnet School
Alicia Zarabozo	Montessori
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Tina Barone	Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy
Elizabeth Cole	Soundbridge
Carolann Cormier	Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
Dorothy Devine	Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School
Anthony Griffin	River Street School
Sonya Kunkel	Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
David Masco	River Street School
Ada Miranda	Human Resources
Antonia Montanez	River Street School
Michael Nowicki	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School
Maureen O'Brien	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
Roselyn Pace	Open Choice
Susan Pizzoferrato	River Street School
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Nancy Canata	Birth to Three
Darlene Glass	Soundbridge
Angela Lemon	Human Resources
Charles Stagnitti	River Street School
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Eugene Bozzi	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
Elaine Carroll	Soundbridge
Jonathan Gillman	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
Emil Harden	River Street School
Judith King	Soundbridge
Sheila Martin	River Street School

Distinguished Service Award Winners

2015-2016	Luis Rodriguez	Museum Academy
2014-2015	Gerald Barrett	Institute of Teaching and Learning
2013-2014	Penelope Murphy	International Magnet School for Global Citizenship
2012-2013	Sandra Garcia	Academy of Aerospace & Engineering
2011-2012	Deborah Colbath Carmen Martinez	International Magnet School for Global Citizenship Birth to Three
2010-2011	Flor DeHoyos	Transition to Employment Services
2009-2010	Peter Kaflik Jeanine McConnell	Soundbridge International Magnet School for Global Citizenship
2008-2009	Dana Turnquest	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
2007-2008	Dawn Willingham Chris Bate	Metropolitan Learning Center Technology Services
2006-2007	David Cotharin Ratosha Terry	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center Technology Services
2004-2005	Denise Lee Nancy Pinault	Human Resources Montessori Magnet School
2003-2004	Deanna Gonzalez	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
2002-2003	Paula Fernandez Suzanne Kleszcz	River Street School Business Services
2001-2002	Angela Brown Nancy Krawczyk	Human Resources Integrated Program Models, River Street School
2000-2001	Andrea DeCarli Sonia Campbell	Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts River Street School
1999-2000	Sharon Cogswell	Soundbridge
1998-1999	Marguerite Hayber	Business Services
1997-1998	Greg Skinner	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
1996-1997	Patricia Lenares	CREC Copy Center
1995-1996	Harold Jones Rosemary Saccomandi	River Street School Integrated Program Models, River Street School
1994-1995	Susan O'Dell Gregory Smith	Business Services River Street School
1993-1994	Carlos Perez	River Street School
1992-1993	Jean-Paul LeBlanc	Business Services
1991-1992	Jane Mercure Gertrude Watkins	Integrated Program Models, River Street School John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
1990-1991	Catherine Newell	Student Services

Teacher of the Year Award Winners

2015	Chinma Uche	Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
2014	Joseph DePasqua	Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Middle School
2013	Emily Wright	Metropolitan Learning Center
2012	Janine Chapdelaine	University of Hartford Magnet School
2011	Wendy Nelson-Kauffman	Metropolitan Learning Center
2010	Jerome Maas	Greater Hartford Academy of Math & Science
2009	Haia Speigel	Greater Hartford Academy of Math & Science
2008	Donna Rand	Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School
2007	Joan Hurley	University of Hartford Magnet School
2006	Susan Wiszniak	Soundbridge
2005	Foday Dumbuya	Montessori Magnet School
2004	Anne McKernan	Metropolitan Learning Center
2004	Stacy Stefanowich	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
2003	Scott Dunn	Metropolitan Learning Center
2002	Lynn Gaumond	University of Hartford Magnet School
1999	Sue Comey	Integrated Program Model, River Street School
1997	Lori Mariani	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
1995	Michael McMahon	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
1993	Judy Levesque	Soundbridge
1992	Maura McGuire	Soundbridge
1991	Beverly Bedard	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center
1990	Ann Percival	Soundbridge

Paraprofessional of the Year Award Winners

2015-2016	Amanda Hull	University of Hartford Magnet School
2014-2015	Maria Perez	Discovery Academy
2013-2014	Rosa Pardo-Figueroa	Montessori Magnet School
2012-2013	Maria McQueeny	Soundbridge

Manager of the Year Award Winners

2015-2016	Ryan Donlon	Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School
2014-2015	Aura Alvarado	Communications
2013-2014	Tim Carroll Ada Miranda Joyce Rioux	John J. Allison, Jr. Polaris Center Human Resources Integrated Program Models
2012-2013	Elaina Brachman Carole Kerkin Peg MacDonald David Wu	University of Hartford Magnet School Student Services TABS Technology Services

2015-2016 Shining Stars

November 2015

Elizabeth Sweet, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering
Ben Jerome, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering Elementary
Richard Dean, Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School
Sixmaritt Pagan-Pena, Community Education
Kathryn McGibbon, Discovery Academy
Sarah Green, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Michael Nowicki, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School
Kavitha Rogers, Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School
Deb Van Wyngaarden, Institute of Teaching & Learning
Sue Kasmarzyk, Integrated Program Models
Toussaint Careathers, International Magnet School
Jill Marocchini, Magnet Schools
Alicia Clark, Metropolitan Learning Center
Kristen Benoit, Montessori Magnet School
Michael Buckland, Medical Professions & Teacher Preparation Academy
Jennifer Kansler, Museum Academy
Kathy Gervais, Operations
Lauren Gladdin, River Street Autism Program
Anndra Brown, River Street School
Erica Buggie, Soundbridge
Christopher Mahl, Two Rivers Magnet High School

January 2016

Karen Stowe, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering Middle School
Stacy O’Donnell, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering High School
Aileen Mahar, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering Elementary
Chris Carlone, Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School
Ana Serrano-Stanco, Discovery Academy
Jill Soucy, Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School
Janaelle Robles, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Alan Daley, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School
Jonathan Ramos, International Magnet School
Kathleen Askintowicz, Medical Professions & Teacher Preparation Academy
Kristine McAllister, Metropolitan Learning Center
Terrian Cox, Montessori Magnet School
Jennifer Getek, Museum Academy
Rachel Kauczka, Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
Lisa Salek, River Street Autism Program
Sandra Carlsen, River Street School
Megan Sankovich, Soundbridge
Carlos Torres, Two Rivers Magnet High School
Julie Oberholtzer, University of Hartford Magnet School

April 2016

Elizabeth Kupiecki, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering
Stephanie Clarke, Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School
Johana Bustamante, Birth to Three
Kellie McLaughlin, Communications
Gary Kutz, Construction Services
Melissa Gaudino, Discovery Academy
Patrick McGee, Farmington Valley Diagnostic Center
Diane Marques, Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School
Miguel Cruz, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Matt Coon, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School
Veronica Lott, International Magnet School
Peggy Roell, Magnet Schools
Abby Froeb, Medical Professions & Teacher Preparation Academy
Christie Gleeson, Metropolitan Learning Center
Victor Rivera, Montessori Magnet School
Jessica Morales, Museum Academy
Wayne Donahue, Operations
Judith Scott, Public Safety Academy
Jaime Ricard, Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
Shannon Farrell, River Street Autism Program
Jessica Stone, River Street School
Madeline Baldwin, Soundbridge
Ellie Reilly, STRIVE
Laurie Parr, Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Melissa Faienza, University of Hartford Magnet School

June 2016

Marie Gordon-Hall, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering
Lisa Tatum, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering Elementary
Jennifer Lucian, Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School
Elizabeth Kaflik, Community Education
Lori Clark, Discovery Academy
Jessica Fagan, Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School
Raynette Holmes, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Ericson Pierre, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School
Julie Shive, International Magnet School
Robert Genuario, Medical Professions & Teacher Preparation Academy
Kristin Churila, Metropolitan Learning Center
David Adamson, Montessori Magnet School
Mary Frances Maffucci, Museum Academy
Melissa Gallo, Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
Hillary Scott, River Street Autism Program
Matt Christensen, River Street School
Karen Barretta, STRIVE
Rafael Lopez, Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
Cheryl Dowling, University of Hartford Magnet School

CREC Cares Fund

For staff, CREC isn't just a workplace, it's a community. And in times of crisis, a community offers support. The CREC Cares Fund is a unique employee directed giving program that is intended to support the emergency and immediate needs of CREC community members, including staff, teachers, students, and families who have experienced a catastrophic incident that has caused serious economic hardship.

Each year, employee contributions towards this fund will be used to provide aid to students, families, and other CREC community members who have experienced an emergency, disaster, or some other personal or financial hardship.

Situations that may qualify for assistance include:

Accident or illness
Death of an immediate family member
Natural disaster (flood, tornado, etc.)
Critical incidents (fire, theft, etc.) that cause a dramatic disruption in income or loss of primary residence

To contribute towards this fund, employees can direct their donations throughout the year via the CREC Foundation. While the focus is on CREC employees helping each other, the fund will accept donations from sources outside of CREC as well.

Donate to CREC Cares Now!