Mary Cariola Center honored seven exceptional employees at its annual employee recognition celebration in June.
Long-time Human Resource Specialist Cindy McClurg was the recipient of The Paul C. Scott Employee of the Year Award. This 40-year veteran was commended for being the rock of the HR team and as dependable as they come. The Agency has benefited from her hard work, her compassion, and her strong belief in and dedication to the Mary Cariola mission and vision.
Hands and Hearts Award Winners:
Sidene Ferguson, Teacher Aide II, is respectful of all our staff and our students. She has a calm demeanor, even when difficult and challenging situations arise. She is diligent, dependable, kind and very trustworthy. She is a strong advocate for herself, her students, and her colleagues.
Residence Coordinator Melinda Skrypnik is one of the biggest advocates for our Kreag Road residents and makes sure that our young adults never stop learning. She has also formed wonderful relationships with our residents and their families.
Jen Willcox Sunshine Award Winners:
Teacher Assistant John D’Armiento is that person you can count on who radiates sunshine throughout the building. He shares his positive demeanor, sense of humor, and love of sloths (yes, sloths) with everyone, and he is always willing to help others.
Direct Support Professional Marshaye Pointer has a big heart filled with sincerity and compassion for the Bailey Road residents. She is a knowledgeable staff member who understands engagement, person-centeredness and the power of choice.
Rising Star Award Winners:
One of the first assignments for Procurement Specialist and Junior Accountant Courtney Barber was to spearhead and implement the bus pass benefit program for employees. Soon after, Courtney developed a tracking system to monitor all Amazon orders for the Agency. Courtney has proven to be invaluable to the Finance Department in her first year of employment.
Kim Myga has brought love, patience and creativity to her role as a Direct Support Professional. Her ability to engage with each resident promotes growth, happiness, and independence for our nine young men at English Rd.
Enjoy photos & videos of our Award winners HERE. 
