Sullivan BOCES Edge Newsletter - Summer 2022

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INDEX Vice-Chancellor Finn and Commissioner Rosa Come to Sullivan County Elementary Program MOVES to the Rubin Pollack Education Center

July 5 - Aug. 15

Summer School

BOCES Bids Farewell & Newly Tenured

Aug. 25

BOCES Wins Sullivan 180's Mental Health Turtle Award

County-wide Administrative Retreat

Aug 31 & Sept. 1

Conference Days

My Brother's Keeper Students Explore CTE

Sept. 5

Labor Day (BOCES Closed)

Mental Health Summit - Pooling Resources

Sept. 6

Classes Begin for Students

County-wide Art Show Showcases Artwork

Sept. 26

Rosh Hashanah (BOCES Closed)

Oct. 5

Yom Kippur (BOCES Closed)

Oct. 7

County-wide Conference Day

Oct. 10

Columbus Day (BOCES Closed)

Goodbye Elementary Hello Middle School Field Day Wraps Up Spirit Week The Class of 2022: Embrace Next Journey National Technical Honor Society Inducts 78

BOARD OF EDUCATION

New Vision Health Students Tackle Issues CTE Students Place at SkillUSA Competition Career & Tech Center Recognizes 183 Graduates

The Edge is a publication of the Sullivan BOCES Communications Division

ABOUT SULLIVAN BOCES Sullivan County BOCES delivers a wide-range of instructional and management services to its eight component school districts and several other districts outside the county. Our three hundred staff members collaborate with our partners to create solutions to educational challenges, increase operational efficiencies, and reduce costs.

We improve student success by providing quality educational experiences, helping students achieve their goals, learn skills, increase knowledge and develop a work ethic for the 21st century.

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Linda Berkowicz, President - Fallsburg Linda Fisk, Vice President - Livingston Manor Carol Bliefernich - Eldred Susan Horton - Monticello Kenneth Hilton - Sullivan West Carol Park - Roscoe Cathy Russo - Tri-Valley Anthony Sinacore - Liberty Simmie Williams III - At-Large

Where Futures Begin & Dreams Are Achieved!

VICE-CHANCELLOR FINN AND COMMISSIONER ROSA COME TO SULLIVAN COUNTY On May 12, Vice-Chancellor Finn and Commissioner Rosa visited Sullivan BOCES to meet with school superintendents, SUNY Sullivan President Jay Quaintance, and team members from Sullivan 180.

During the meeting, Commissioner Rosa gave an overview of several key state initiatives, including P-12 Education, Graduation Measures, Financial Literacy, Customer Service at NYSED, and the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity.

Following the overview, the superintendents each had the opportunity to discuss issues affecting school districts in our county, including instructional practices, testing & Regents exams, and staffing shortages.

The meeting was a rewarding opportunity for those in attendance to hear firsthand about current initiatives and ask questions that directly impact the education of our students. After the meeting, District Superintendent Robert M. Dufour presented Vice-Chancellor Finn and Commissioner Rosa with a piece of wall art created by the Career & Tech Welding program.

Vice-Chancellor Finn and Commissioner Rosa

SULLIVAN BOCES' ELEMENTARY PROGRAM MOVES TO THE RUBIN POLLACK EDUCATION CENTER Sullivan BOCES is excited to announce that it will move its elementary program, currently located at the White Sulphur Springs School, to the Rubin Pollack Education Center at the end of June 2022.

Although it is bittersweet leaving the White Sulphur Springs School, it is exciting to have all elementary classes on one campus.

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BOCES BIDS FAREWELL TO LONG TERM EDUCATORS

NEWLY TENURED!

u o y k n Tha

for your Knowledge & Dedication!

The end of the school year for many is the start of summer break. For others, it is also the end of a chapter in their lives. Sullivan BOCES has several long-term employees retiring this year. It is always sad to see staff leave, but BOCES wishes each of the retirees a wonderful retirement.

Retirees:

Sullivan BOCES is also proud to announce the tenure appointment of Dennis Barnett, Career & Technical Education Public Safety Instructor.

BOCES WINS TURTLE AWARD

Jeanne Abbott - Career & Tech Ed (31 yrs.)

Katherine Morrow - Special Eduation (26 yrs.)

Joanne Rashell - Central Business Office (11 yrs.)

Lorraine Scardino - Career & Tech (21 yrs.)

James Stickler - Special Education (19 yrs.)

Maria Sommer, Jill Holland, and Wendy Brown, SC Drug Task Force

On June 7, Sullivan 180’s Empowering a Healthier Generation Program presented Jill Holland, Wellness Coordinator and Occupational Therapist and Maria Sommer, Assistant Superintendent with the Mental Health Turtle Award. Sullivan BOCES won the award Katherine Morrow, Speech Therapist

for its efforts to improve self-awareness, mindfulness, and spiritual well-being.

The staff at BOCES have done an extraordinary job looking for opportunities to improve our children’s physical and mental well-being. BOCES continues to improve health and wellness education in its programs by utilizing its outdoor classroom, sensory learning spaces, vegetable gardens, and classroom materials. In addition, BOCES was instrumental in

Jeanne Abbott, Teacher Assistant

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Joanne Rashell, Sr. Account Clerk

creating a Mental Health Summit for Sullivan County schools to address our students’ growing mental health needs.

MY BROTHER'S KEEPER STUDENTS EXPLORE CAREER & TECH CENTER

Vice-Chancellor Finn and the Monticello CSD’s My Brother’s Keeper students and advisors recently toured several Career & Tech programs at Sullivan BOCES to explore the options available to the students upon entering the 11th grade. During the tour, the group had the opportunity to participate in activities tied to the various CTE programs.

The New York State My Brother’s Keeper initiative seeks to “Change the Narrative” of boys, young men of color, and all students by closing and eliminating the opportunity gaps they face and helping them reach their full potential.

For economically challenged students, the Career & Tech Center helps open doors to successful job opportunities and higher education possibilities.

Something that may have been out of reach had they just attended school without learning a trade or being exposed to the numerous job opportunities available in different industries.

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“I would love to see every student attend the Career & Tech Center at Sullivan BOCES. The experience and hands-on learning are important in giving students the real-life skills they need to succeed in college and the workforce.”

Dana Taylor, Executive Director of Special, Summer, and After School Programs at Monticello CSD

l a t n e M t i m m u S h t l a He

POOLING RESOURCES TO ADDRESS STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS

As we’ve returned to school from the pandemic, one

The Summit met at Fallsburg High School on May 13,

thing is for sure, mental health concerns are more

2022, with more than 60 attendees, including

pronounced than ever, especially among children.

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, a representative

Before the pandemic, there was a shortage of mental

from Senator Michael Martucci’s office, Sullivan

health service providers, especially for children in rural

County Commissioner of Health and Family Services

areas. According to the CDC, before COVID, 1 in 5

John Liddle, representatives from all eight school

children experienced some type of mental health

districts, and representatives from eight community

concern, but only about 20% of those children

mental health service providers.

received services from a mental health professional.

During the first six months of COVID, mental health

The meeting started with networking over breakfast,

emergency department visits increased by 24% for

followed by welcoming messages from Dr. Katz,

younger children and 31% for teens compared to 2019.

Assemblywoman Gunther, and Camille O’Brien from

It’s difficult to get services for those students, especially

Senator Martucci’s office. Maria Sommer then led

in rural areas like Sullivan County.

the group through a Focused Conversation on Mental Health to answer the question, “How can

School officials across Sullivan County would like to

schools and community service agencies work

bring this concern to light. Kyle Roddey, Principal at

together to support the mental health needs of

Fallsburg High School, volunteered to collaborate with

children and youth in Sullivan County?”

Sullivan BOCES on a Mental Health Summit to bring awareness, build alliances across the county, and share ideas about connecting our students and families with available resources. Sullivan BOCES also partnered with Jenny Sanchez, Mental Health Program Manager from Sullivan 180, to form the Sullivan County Mental Health Summit.

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The group identified that the most prevalent issues students are experiencing are anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and hopelessness. Contributing factors include disconnected and siloed resources, trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), social media, peer pressure, deficits in social skills, and family instability.

Most concerning to the summit participants was the decrease in funding which has since resulted in a lack of supplies, resources, and staffing to address these issues. Social media was another item identified as a big concern. One participant stated, “What’s concerning is that none of this is surprising.”

The participants found that this situation implies that many kids in the county are in trouble, that their needs outweigh the resources, and that if we do not address the current circumstances, we will have a growing number of young people without the ability to function independently as adults.

Some solutions presented by the group were to bring agencies and the community together, to keep advocating for funding and resources, and to collaborate on systemic and societal change.

These conversations must continue to build hope, trust, and strength in the community, and future discussions should include youth voices.

Following the conversation, community service providers each had some time to speak to the group about the services they could provide for students in our districts and plans to expand future services.

As one participant reminded the group, “It takes a village.

This is important work. The youth of Sullivan County needs us all to work together, so they have a better chance at a healthy, successful future”.

"Children's mental health and teacher mental health go hand in hand; you can't improve one without tackling the other" Ava Shadnum Hasan

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COUNTY-WIDE ART SHOW SHOWCASES STUDENT WORK

The Arts In Education Program at Sullivan BOCES, in

“We are fortunate in the Hudson Valley. Our schools

partnership with the Bethel Woods Center for the

know how important the arts are”, said Susan Zieres,

Arts, the Catskill Art Society, and Gallery 222, proudly

Arts In Education Coordinator at Sullivan BOCES.

presented the Pk-12 Visual Art Show at the Market

“Every district in our region has arts and music. It

Shed at Bethel Woods. This year’s exhibition

testifies to the great programs that they run and to

presented the work of students from the County’s

community support. Fortunately for our students,

school districts and Sullivan BOCES. In conjunction

even through some of the toughest budget times,

with the art show, Eric Baylin, Poet Laureate, held

there’s a commitment not to eliminate these

the first annual Sullivan Youth Poetry Festival.

programs.”

The show consisted of 600 pieces of artwork in the ten media categories of Ceramics & Glass, Digital Art, Design, Black & White Drawing, Color Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Black & White Photography, Color Photography, Film & Animation, and Sculpture. Members of the Catskill Art Society judged the High School artwork to award the Artist Choice Awards, while the students who visited the show judged the artwork to award the Student’s Choice Awards.

Pieces that received Artist & Student Choice Awards were also on display for an Extended Show at Gallery 222 in Hurleyville, NY. For those unable to attend the in-person art shows, Sullivan BOCES created a Virtual Art Show to give friends and family members a chance to see the students’ fantastic work electronically.

According to Eric Baylin, Poet Laureate, “Too often the arts are given a secondary or minimal role, but what would our lives be, what would the world be, without song and dance and pictures and poetry?”

To view the art shows visit https://youtu.be/8zw8RXCDfLM

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GOODBYE ELEMENTARY HELLO MIDDLE SCHOOL! On June 2, the Elementary Program at Sullivan BOCES held a Stepping Up ceremony for ten sixth-grade students moving to the middle school program at the Rubin Pollack Education Center. Administrators, staff, and parents attended this milestone celebration.

“I am so proud of our students. This event was not only a celebratory one but also a learning experience, as it was the first ‘graduation’ many of the students have participated in,” said Patti Sonnenschein, Interim Principal of the Elementary Program.

Congratulations, Alyiah Andrews, MCS; Christopher Colon, FCS; Cadence Doherty, LCS; Dorian Keillor, SWCS; Seann Koskey, LCS; Hunter Matthews, FCS; Zaniyah McKaney-Roberts, LMCS; Evan Miller, FCS; James Smith Jr., MCS; and Paul Tsoucalas, MCS, may you flourish in your next level of education.

FIELD DAY AT THE RPEC WRAPS UP SPIRIT WEEK The second week of June marked the start of wrapping up the 2021-2022 school year at the Rubin Pollack Education Center.

Students and staff used their creativity to participate in spirit week. Each day had a different theme, including crazy clothes day, luau/beach day, holiday dress, and throwback Thursday. The week ended with a field day which was a fun-filled day packed with various activities for students and staff. Everyone had a great time!

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THE CLASS OF 2022: READY TO EMBRACE THE NEXT JOURNEY Sullivan BOCES held its commencement ceremony on June 15, at the Clubhouse at Villa Roma. Family, teachers, and school administrators came together to honor twenty-one graduates for their educational

Sullivan County District Attorney Meagan Galligan

achievements.

was the keynote speaker for the graduation. Ms.

Deputy Superintendent Susan Schmidt addressed

accomplishments and spoke of how each graduate

the group with welcoming remarks. She spoke of how the graduates started their high school journey before the pandemic and how each student has endured the challenges of learning in a roller coaster environment - going from in-person learning to remote instruction to hybrid instruction and finally back to their classrooms. Schmidt concluded with the statement, “Tonight, we are here to share in your success. One of the most important life lessons is that

Galligan congratulated the students for their has decided to pursue their education in high school. She stated how they have faced different stressors and persevered.

Galligan ended by stating, “At the end of the day, you are the sum of all the decisions you have made in your life. When you look at yourself in the mirror, know the most important thing is that you have done the right thing and gave it everything you have.

Don’t leave room to tell yourself that you could have

you cannot do it alone. As you prepare for your next

tried harder. Make sure you are true to yourself and

adventure, remember to be open to working as a

the person you want to be. You are ready to leave

team, find people who inspire you to be a better

here today with the skills to enter the workforce or

person, and hang on to them. Always maintain your

pursue higher education – Congratulations

sense of humor and celebrate your successes.

graduates!”

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Jahshime Diaz, a graduate from the Monticello Central School, was the student speaker for the ceremony. Mr. Diaz spoke of the path that led him to BOCES and how much he has grown during his time at BOCES. He ended with this statement to his classmates, “As we move forward, I hope we all do our best to succeed.”

According to Adam Riehl, Executive Principal of Specialized Programs, this group of individuals has made it through a few challenging years. As he addressed the graduates, he stated that graduation is a time to reflect on the past and recognize the accomplishments that have led to this moment. Graduation is also a time to ponder the future - to dream.

JAHSHIME DIAZ

CLASS OF 2022

“You hold the keys to your future, and you have the ability and the responsibility to contribute to making a better world,” said Riehl. “Remember, the road to achievement, success, and greatness is always under construction, so don’t let yourself be easily discouraged. Follow your instincts and your heart, as they will never lead you astray. You have arrived at one of the greatest milestones in a student’s life. As you move through your next journey, remember that what you do and what you learn depends on you.”

Gabriel Bell, SWCS Anthony Clarke, SWCS Madison Cohen, MCS Elijah Corbin, MCS Catherine Crespo, LCS Najlee Davis, MCS Jahshime Diaz, MCS Clayton Doolittle, FCS Nicole Heins, LCS Juan Hernandez, MC Jesse Hogencamp, MCS Andrew “Jake” Hund, RCS Avery Hund-Gately, LMCS Zora Ivory, MCS Iliana Marrero, FCS Michael Murry, FCS Nathaniel Perry, FCS Christian Ramirez, LMCS Daniel Ronelli, III, MCS Destiny Staten, MCS Deric Young, LMCS

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School District Abbreviations: Eldred (ECS) Monticello (MCS) Fallsburg (FCS) Sullivan West (SWCS) Liberty (LCS) Tri-Valley (TVCS) Livingston Manor (LMCS)

CAREER & TECH CENTER NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS 78 The Career and Technical Education Center at Sullivan BOCES inducted seventy-eight students into the National Vocational Technical Honor Society (NTHS) this year. The NTHS was created in 1984, to bring honor and recognition to one of the most critical segments of education, Career and Technical Education. Induction into the National Technical Honor Society is one of the highest accomplishments bestowed upon a Career and Technical Education student.

The ceremony started with Dr. Robert M. Dufour, District Superintendent of Sullivan BOCES, welcoming those in attendance and recognizing the accomplishments of this group of outstanding Career and Technical Education students. Each have put forth a tremendous effort and shown great aptitude in their chosen trade.

Owen Bassett, New Vision Health Monticello CSD, Dixy Dubon Duque, Early Childhood Liberty CSD, Luke Oefelein, Auto Technology, Fallsburg CSD, Brooke VanAken, Basic Welding, Tri-Valley CSD, and

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Collen Barbato, New Vision Health, Monticello CSD, explained the different components of the NTHS and explained the meaning behind its purpose, colors, emblem, insignia, and slogan.

Debra Heidt Dunwell, one of the Chapter Advisors, also explained the benefits of the National Technical Honor Society and how its seven pillars (leadership, scholarship, skills, honesty, citizenship, service, and responsibility) help students become positive role models for others while encouraging leadership skills.

Jeffrey Molusky, Executive Principal of Career & Technical Education and NTHS Advisor concluded the ceremony and congratulated the inductees on their hard work and installation into the National Technical Honor Society. “This is an honor that you will be able to carry with you throughout your education and your career,” said Molusky.

2022 INDUCTEES Allied Health:

Cosmetology:

New Vision Health:

Stephanie DeSimone, LCS Yahaira Garcia, FCS Olivia Valentin, MCS

Jade Baker, RCS Alexandra Barnes, TVCS Rebecca Brewer,SWCS Angelina Canfield, ECS Alyssa Mahler, FCS Jocelyn Mungeer, TVCS Samantha Powell, RCS Savannah Rose, TVCS Hailey Wolcott, LMCS

Collen Barbato, MCS Owen Bassett, MCS Jenna Hendricks, MCS Jacob Kaplan, MCS Renee Robinson, MCS Julia Trotti, LMCS

Animal Science: Callie Brown, SWCS Dillan Hanslmaier, SWCS Pharo Horl, ELL

Auto Body: Frederick Wilson, LCS

Auto Technology: Louis Bilancione Jr., TVCS Annabella Card, LCS Natalio Crespo III, SWCS Jacob Harrington, MCS Joshua Klaus, FCS Matthew Klein, TVCS Luke Oefelein, FCS

Basic Welding: Christopher Brush, MCS Timothy Dirie, LCS Lauren Kirk, RCS Kyleigh Kuhn, ECS Evan Skala, MCS Brooke VanAken, TVCS Morgan McKinley, LMCS

Broadcasting & Music Production: Ava Hesse, RCS Samantha Medina Garzon, FCS Cyriah Russell, FCS

Construction: Jaryd Barnum-Budd, TVCS Antonio Batres, FCS Darren Despagne, MCS Brandon Lohmann, SWCS Elvin Osorio Aguilar, LCS Joseph Velilla, SWCS

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Early Childhood Ed.: Emily Babcock, TVCS Mikayla Dirie, SWCS Arianna Foster, SWCS Taylor Frankenberg, RCS Andrew Gaebel, LMCS Ashlee Ladenhauf, RCS Yamileth Romero, LCS Ivan Staten, MCS Zandy Valencia Bamac, LCS

Health Occupations: Felicity Bauernfeind, SWCS Shyann Boyles, LCS Erin Brawley, MCS Nazjaa Clough, MCS Carla Granados, FCS Stephanie Granados, FCS Delmis Guzman Fuentes, FCS Samantha Bonilla, RCS Novalyn Rivas, LCS Rae-Lyn Stanton, SWCS Suani Valente, SWCS Derek Wheeler, LCS

Natural Resources: Matthew Bowers, LMCS Nathan Bowers, LMCS Grant Watch, MCS School District Abbreviations: Eldred (ECS) Ellenville (ELL) Fallsburg (FCS) Liberty (LCS) Livingston Manor (LMCS) Monticello (MCS) Roscoe (RCS) Sullivan West (SWCS) Tri-Valley (TVCS)

Public Safety: Mackenzie Carlson, LMCS Ximena Garcia Gomez, LCS Anthony Hernandez Sandoval, FCS Makhila Stoilov, MCS Wilmer Acosta Bustillo, LCS Daniel Seminario, MCS Ryan Rampe, LMCS Holly McFarland, MCS Olivia Sargeant, SWCS

NEW VISION HEALTH STUDENTS TACKLE COMMUNAL ISSUES The Career and Technical Education New Vision Health program is known for giving students, interested in entering the Healthcare field, a comprehensive overview of careers and the best clinical experience. Each year the top students from around the county make their way through the rigorous admission process hoping to be selected to enter this program and have an opportunity of a lifetime to work and observe healthcare professionals in action.

As part of the program, each student must work with their classmates to complete a project that addresses a communal issue and come up with solutions to help fix the issue. For their final project, the students are required to present their project to classmates, school administrators, and community members.

This year the students did an amazing job in addressing issues that not only affect Sullivan County but the Nation. Topics included Health Insurance Awareness, the Importance of Language Services in the Medical Field, Preventing Cancer in Firefighters through Proper Decontamination, and Accidental Awareness During General Anaesthesia.

Collen Barbato, Riley Ernst, Jenna Hendricks, and Renee Robinson, all from the Monticello CSD, presented Health Insurance Awareness, which discussed the importance of teaching everyone about the different types of health insurance.

The group recommended that this vital life lesson be taught to high school students so that they can make healthcare decisions as an adult. To do this, the students created a lesson and homework assignment that was piloted in health class at the Monticello CSD. As a result of the value it provided to students and this presentation, the lesson was sent to the school districts in Sullivan County for consideration as an element to incorporate in the districts’ health classes.

“I expect we will see great things come from each of these students.”

Catherine Freda, New Vision Health Instructor

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Josie Galeas, FCS; Jacob Kaplan, MCS; and Makenna Cooper, ECS; presented the life and death reality of why language services are so important in the medical field. People of all nationalities populate the United States, and an alarming number of those individuals do not speak or understand English. This language barrier is something that creates a lot of issues when it comes to healthcare. Although language services are available in most hospitals, they are not available 100% of the time and are not available in all medical facilities, creating problems for individuals who do not speak or understand English. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care

Mia Call, LCS; Kaitlyn Lapomarede, MCS; and Emily

are affected by this communication gap. The group

Umbaugh, SWCS; spoke of accidental awareness

presented a skit on how the language barrier

during general anesthesia and described the

resulted in a child passing away from a treatable

different types of anesthesia and their side effects.

condition because her parent didn’t understand the

Roughly one in 2000 patients who undergo surgery

medication dosage. The group's goal is to create

will develop some level of awareness during a

awareness of the need for language services so

medical procedure. They noted that further research

quality patient care can be available to all.

is necessary to uncover the cause, as there are gaps in our understanding of why people wake up during

Owen Bassett, MCS; Julia Trotti, LMCS; and Rain

surgery. The group felt that Harvard University

Kelly, SWCS; presented how firefighters can prevent

should research why this happens to provide

cancer through proper decontamination. These

conclusive evidence and alternatives for people

amazing students are either volunteer firefighters or

needing to undergo anesthesia to prevent this from

serve on a volunteer ambulance corps. Their

happening.

compelling presentation describes how volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line to save others,

“I am so proud of my students,” said Catherine Freda.

and in doing so, they are exposing themselves to

“They are truly making a difference in the world as

cancer down the road if their gear is not properly

we know it. I look forward to hearing about their

decontaminated after use. This issue is common in

future accomplishments.”

rural areas like Sullivan County with small fire stations due to the lack of awareness and the

As a result of this component of the New Vision

funding to get the equipment to decontaminate

Health Program, four major communal issues are

gear. Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John

being addressed through the efforts of these hard-

Hauschild was in attendance during the

working, dedicated students.

presentation. He has committed to working with the students to bring additional awareness to this problem and help our local fire companies address this critical issue.

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CAREER & TECH STUDENTS PLACE AT STATEWIDE SKILLSUSA COMPETITION Seven New Vision Health students from Sullivan

Jenna Hendricks (MCS) showed her abilities by

BOCES recently traveled to Syracuse to compete in

competing in the Medical Terminology event,

the annual New York State SkillsUSA competition. For

spending many hours learning and studying the

three days, students from across the state competed

language of medicine in preparation for her contest.

in various categories testing their vocational

As a first-year health careers student, Jenna had to

knowledge and skills. The students who competed on

face off against students who have been attending

behalf of Sullivan BOCES and Sullivan County did

health careers classes for several years. Jenna placed

exceptionally well.

fifth in the event!

The Health Knowledge Bowl contestants Owen

Raine Kelly (SWCS) competed in a speech category

Bassett (MCS), Renee Robinson (MCS), Kaitlyn

that required her to prepare a speech on the

Lapomarede (MCS), and Team Captain Jacob Kaplan

SkillsUSA Theme for 2022, "SkillsUSA: United as One."

(MCS) from the Sullivan BOCES New Vision Health

Raine presented a fantastic speech that reflected on

Program finished their contest in first place, qualifying

the importance of unity, emphasizing why unity is so

them to travel to Atlanta, Georgia in June to

important to the success of SkillsUSA, her New Vision

participate in the national competition.

Health class, the healthcare team, and the nation.

Raine competed in a large field of speakers in her

According to New Vision Health Instructor Catherine

competition and came home with sixth place in

Freda, students from the New Vision Health program

another highly competitive event.

have competed in the Health Knowledge Bowl competition seven times, placing second once and

"We are so proud of our students who attended the

taking home state gold an astonishing six times!

statewide competition this year," said Jeffrey Molusky, Executive Principal of the Career and

Collen Barbato (MCS) competed in the Health

Technical Education Center. "Our students work very

Professional Portfolio category and brought home a

hard in their programs. To be able to compete in a

bronze medal. For this competition, Collen had to

competition of this nature is proof that our students

prepare a portfolio of his many accomplishments,

know their stuff."

including being Class President of Monticello High School's Class of 2022, and prepare a PowerPoint.

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CAREER & TECH CENTER RECOGNIZES 183 GRADUATES On June 16, the Career & Technical Education

After the students’ speeches, special awards were

Center held its Recognition Ceremony for 183

presented to the graduates, including the Sullivan

graduating Career & Tech students at the Tri-Valley

BOCES Board Outstanding Career & Technical

Central School District.

Education Student Awards. Board Members Dr. Kenneth Hilton, Carol Park, Cathy Russo, and

Jeffrey Molusky, Executive Principal of the Career &

Simmie Williams III presented Jaryd Barnum-Budd,

Technical Education program at Sullivan BOCES,

TVCS, Kylie Caudy, MCS, Jacob Kaplan, MCS, and

opened the ceremony by welcoming the

Renee Robinson, MCS with the BOCES Board

graduates, parents, board members, and school

Award.

administrators to the joyous occasion. Mr. Molusky gave accolades to the students for persevering

Dr. Robert M. Dufour, District Superintendent at

through the last couple of years of the pandemic to

BOCES, closed the ceremony by referencing

get to this momentous occasion. He referenced

Winston Churchill’s quote, “Now this is not the end.

how most people only remember the first and

It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is,

forget the rest, but these last two years will be

perhaps, the end of the beginning.” Dufour

memorable for years to come.

discussed how graduation is the end of high school and the beginning of the next phase of life. “Your

“Your career and technical education has helped

life will have many phases, and only you can decide

ensure your pathway to future education, training,

what you will do and where you will go,” said

and sound employment opportunities to embrace

Dufour. “You are in control, and you can change

life and your next journey. It is time for us to

your mind and path when it no longer suits your

release you to a place of independence and self-

needs and desires. Do what you love and do it to

determination. Be assured that you have the skills

the best of your ability. You have been given a great

and qualities to succeed wherever your future takes

gift – the gift of opportunity. Make the most of it.

you,” said Molusky.

Congratulations, Class of 2022.”

Kylie Caudy, Jacob Kaplan, and Renee Robinson, all from the Monticello Central School District, were the class speakers at the ceremony. Each spoke of their experiences at the Career & Tech Center and how attending BOCES has helped them determine their future career paths, and how beneficial and enriching their experience at BOCES has been.

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CTE CLASS OF 2022 Allied Health:

Auto Technology: Cont.

Kylie Caudy, MCS Stephanie DeSimone, LCS Laurie Diaz, MCS Gracie Ivory, LMCS Yahaira Garcia, FCS Keterin Pena Ortiz, FCS Dayana Reyes Andrade, FCS Olivia Valentin, MCS

Joshua Hubbert, SWCS Griffin Kavleski, TVCS Brodie Kipp, RCS James McElroy, SWCS Michael Roth, SWCS Cruz Sanchez Garcia, LCS Derek Santiago, MCS Kendrick Torres Barreto, MCS

Animal Science:

Basic Welding:

Marley Alden, MCS Callie Brown, SWCS Tahjane Coakley, FCS Catherine Crespo, LCS Emily Dunn, FCS Erik Franson, Jr., TVCS Pharo Horl, ELL Alexis Lavere, MCS Isabella Rubio, MCS Jeanne VanPelt, MCS

Timothy Dirie, LCS Kyleigh Kuhn, ECS Oliver Norminton, FCS Theodore Riecker, MCS

Auto Body: Cody Bound, TVCS Najlee Davis, MCS Avery Hund-Gately, LMCS Ezra Hyde, SWCS Kevin Maldonado, FCS Molly Rampe, RCS Mackenzie Roach, TVCS Isaiah Whitney-DaCosta, TVCS

Auto Technology: Athan Alvarez, MCS Xavian Brady, LCS Warren Burger, TVCS Gabriel Castillo-Calderon, MCS Robert Cederlund III, FCS Andrew Dollard, MCS Cristian Escalante, FCS Yazmin Flores, MCS Erik Garcia Vilchis, MCS Joseph Gould, LMCS Jesse Hogencamp, MCS

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Broadcasting/ Music Production Jasper Karpowicz, LMCS Hunter Russo, MCS Devin Taylor, SWCS Noah Wilkins, MCS

Construction: David Abreu, LCS Emmanuel Alston, ELL Jaryd Barnum-Budd, TVCS Antonio Batres, FCS Pharaoh Bolden, LCS Darren Despagne, MCS Clayton Doolittle III, FCS Tomas Garcia, MCS Eric Granados, FCS Jonathan Hernandez, FCS Andrew Hund, RCS Stephen Johnson, TVCS Brandon Lohmann, SWCS Kyle Lyons, MCS Elvin Osorio Aguilar, LCS Erick Perez Alas, FCS Efraim Rivera, MCS Daniel Shami, SWCS Joseph Velilla, SWCS Zachary Vollmer, FCS

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Karen Allen, MCS Ariana Bailey, MCS Daisy Bruning, TVCS Jill Conklin, LMCS JoJo Detzauer, TVCS Janice Gordon, MCS Stephanie Rivera, MCS Melissa Trifilo, LMCS Emily Young, TVCS

Gianna Ballard, RCS Nazjaa Clough, MCS Damarria Davis, MCS Olga Flores Bonilla, FCS Delmis Guzman Fuentes, FCS Zora Ivory, MCS Linda Jones, TVCS

Collen Barbato, MCS Owen Bassett, MCS Mia Call, LCS MaKenna Cooper, ECS Riley Ernst, SWCS Josie Galeas Iraheta, FCS Jenna Hendricks, MCS Jacob Kaplan, MCS Raine Kelly, SWCS Kaitlyn Lapomarede, MCS Renee Robinson, MCS Julia Trotti, LMCS Emily Umbaugh, SWCS

Culinary Arts: Aaliyah Alli, MCS Devin Bell, LCS Carmen Castro Blanco, MCS Madison Cohen, MCS Karlayna Davis, TVCS Lakota DeWitt, LMCS Nasir Gibbs, LCS De’Lijah Hadley, MCS Nicole Heins, LCS Juan Henao, TVCS Anne Mahnken, FCS Emilee Mead, SWCS Tyler Reynolds, LCS Shayla Smalls, MCS Amber Spear, TVCS Tarrell Spencer, SWCS Alexzandria Stanton, TVCS Thomas Thatcher, LCS Kevin Vargas, SWCS

Early Childhood Education: Emily Babcock, TVCS Brianna Bailey, MCS Olivia Cruz, RCS Zachary Dertinger, LMCS Casey Dibble, TVCS Dixy Dubon Duque, LCS Arianna Foster, SWCS Taylor Frankenberg, RCS Quentin Jardon, LCS Christina Reilly, TVCS Yamileth Romero, LCS Kayla Rossi, TVCS Ivan Staten, MCS

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Innovative Design: Elijah Corbin, MCS Kristina Davis, LMCS Jahshime Diaz, MCS Noah France, RCS Jaiden Hernandez, FCS Daniel Irwin, RCS Elijah Moreno, LCS Brianna Niforos, LCS Christian Ramirez, LMCS Samiya Ramos, FCS Kathryn Widmann, SWCS Jacob Wolkoff, LMCS

Natural Resources: Benjamin Ackerly, RCS Mason Berlingeri, SWCS Matthew Bowers, LMCS Nathan Bowers, LMCS Shaun Coles, LCS Keaton Freer, LCS Cody Froehlich, LMCS Gavin Horvath, ELL Brendan Kopf, ECS Tyler Lamendola, ELL Matthew Lynch, MCS David McCombs, ELL Julia Nelson, SWCS Audrey Nicolai, FCS Daniel Ronelli III, MCS Lucas Roth, LCS John Schroeder, LMCS Nathaniel Viningre, TVCS Deric Young, LMCS Leah Zak, SWCS

Public Safety Services: Enderson Abraham, MCS Dante Baker, FCS Erdwin Barahona Jr., FCS Chris Campanelli, SWCS Halie Dunker, ECS Isaac Hernandez, MCS Druquan Hurley, MCS Amber Keese, MCS Brandon Martinez, MCS Jessica Moore, MCS Jeremy Robbins, LCS Victoria Rothberg, LCS Alaniz Ruiz Gongora, RCS Olivia Sargeant, SWCS Makhila Stoilov, MCS Diamond Virgil, MCS Evan Waterton, MCS

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