Brian Shaffer Wright School Teacher Counselor of the Year 2005 Brian Shaffer has been a Liaison Teacher/Counselor on the Olympians Unit for six years.He works with kids and their families to make positive changes at school and home and to make sure the kids get the services they need. Listen to what his co-workers said about him:
He goes above and beyond in service to the families of his students.
He has never worked less than a 50-hour week.
He pushes his team to evaluate their practice and adds to the levity of the school climate with his e-mails and his dry sense of humor.
He is a wonderful advocate for kids, and meets families where they are.
He is a patient and caring teacher and the kids love when he's around.
His dedication is obvious in his follow-through even after children graduate
He embodies the phrase "no job too big, no job too small."
He provides great behind the scenes energy for Wright School gatherings, and provides leadership for this year's Wright School Wellness Initiative.
Rebecca Viverette Wright School Teacher Counselor of the Year 2006 Rebecca Viverette has worked as a Clinical Social Worker, Resource Teacher/Counselor, and Day Teacher/Counselor Assistant during her years at Wright School.
As Wright School's Clinical Social Worker, Rebecca Viverette (or 'Ms. V.' as the kids call her) works hard to provide compassionate care and assistance for the kids of Wright School
Ms. V. is a strong advocate for kids and takes on a full clinical caseload, spending hours working with children in an attempt to make a difference in their lives. She demonstrates daily the professionalism and ethical standards of a skilled clinical social worker
In addition to her clinical work, she also chairs the Wright School admissions committee, fielding questions from parents, guardians, and caseworkers to assist them in the Wright School application process.
Ms. V. is described by her co-workers as: flexible, thoughtful, compassionate, caring, supportive, a great listener, and as willing to go the extra mile for students and staff.
Ms. V. believes strongly in the values of the Re-Education program, and consistently challenges staff to evaluate their practices and improve their performance.
