It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic East Haven Green Historic District gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in East Haven, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Farm River State Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bistro Mediterranean Tapas Bar or visit Fort Nathan Hale, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in East Haven, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in East Haven, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in East Haven, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the school district's music department & the mayor's Initiative on the Performing Arts in Music.Vincent Salzo, Patch StaffWritten by Michael P. WalshWEST HAVEN, CT — The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is performing a special “Holiday Extravaganza: Joy to the World!” concert at 7 p.m. ...
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Written by Michael P. Walsh
WEST HAVEN, CT — The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is performing a special “Holiday Extravaganza: Joy to the World!” concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at West Haven High School, 1 McDonough Plaza.
The concert is presented by the city and will take place in the school auditorium.
Tickets cost $20 for orchestra seating and $15 for mezzanine seating.
Tickets are sold only in advance on the GoFan website or the NHSO website.
All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit West Haven Public Schools’ music department and Mayor Dorinda Borer’s Initiative on the Performing Arts in Music for future concerts.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Pops Series, conducted by Chelsea Tipton II, will bring the music and magic of the holiday season to West Haven for a special concert benefiting the arts in the city’s public schools.
According to the NHSO website, “Families and friends will come together to experience the joy of holiday music from around the world in Connecticut’s favorite festive tradition!”
The New Haven Symphony is America’s fourth-oldest orchestra, founded in 1894.
For more than a century, the NHSO has continued the traditions of performance and education by supporting programs in schools and communities and presenting classical repertoire and pops concerts, according to its website.
The orchestra has performed regularly in New Haven and toured throughout Connecticut and beyond, including concerts at New York’s Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. It has also given numerous radio broadcasts.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is led by pops conductor Chelsea Tipton II. (Contributed Photo/NHSO)
This press release was produced by the City of West Haven. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
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DANBURY — Filming for the new horror-thriller film “Monster” is set to begin next month, using locations across Danbury and New Haven, the Newtown-based production services company Chair 10 Productions has announced.“We’re really excited to be bringing another large production into the state that will help to grow the local economy and benefit t...
DANBURY — Filming for the new horror-thriller film “Monster” is set to begin next month, using locations across Danbury and New Haven, the Newtown-based production services company Chair 10 Productions has announced.
“We’re really excited to be bringing another large production into the state that will help to grow the local economy and benefit the local workforce,” said Jonathan Black, co-founder of Chair 10 Productions, in a recent statement. “It’s part of our larger vision to continue to grow the industry in Connecticut and provide real benefits to the people who live and work here.”
“Monster” marks the second film Chair 10 Productions has brought to Connecticut in the last few months. The production services company also facilitated the filming of the Vietnam War era movie “Summerhouse” in the Danbury area this past June and the filming of a Christmas movie in New Milford and Bethel in 2023.
Filming for “Monster” is scheduled to take place for five weeks this fall.
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, who filmed the “Saw” franchise,” “Monster” tells the story of two millennials “who make quick money by leasing incredible New York City apartments they don’t own to people who don’t know they are being scammed,” according to a statement from Chair 10 Productions. The duo’s con works “until they run an apartment owner with a dark secret who flips the game on them,” according to the company’s statement.
Based on a screenplay by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer (Steven Soderbergh’s “Unsane”), the film is set to star two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond”) and is being produced by Lee Nelson and David Tish of Envision Media Arts (“The Ice Road”) alongside “Saw” franchise producer Mark Burg.
In addition to facilitating the film’s production, Chair 10 Production is launching a program in tandem with the movie titled Veterans in Entertainment in Connecticut that aims to hire more local veterans on productions in the state.
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Fusco has sold a financially distressed 15-story office tower and adjacent parking garage on Long Wharf for less than a quarter of their city-appraised values — but still plans on building new waterfront apartments on a separate parcel next door.
The sale involved the Long Wharf Maritime Center at 555 Long Wharf Dr., a landmark waterfront office building that was constructed by the Fusco Corporation in 1985 and that has been owned by that local development company ever since. Fusco’s headquarters remain on the building’s 14th and 15th floors.
According to a ?“limited warranty deed in lieu of foreclosure” that was posted to the city’s land records database on Oct. 16, Fusco Harbour Associates LLC sold the 15-story office tower at 555 Long Wharf and the seven-story parking garage at 585 Long Wharf for $11.1 million to a holding company called 555 Long Wharf LLC.
The city’s tax assessor last appraised the office tower as worth $42.5 million and the parking garage as worth $5.2 million.
The buyer of those two Maritime Center properties is a company controlled by Robert Landino, a Westbrook-based developer who grew up in Beaver Hills and whose father was the city’s top economic development official during Urban Renewal under Mayor Richard Lee. In 2015, Landino’s company constructed 160 luxury apartments downtown at the College & Crown complex as well as the Route 34 West development near Career High School.
The $11.1 million Maritime Center sale comes several months after the Hartford Business Journal first reported that M&T Bank had hired a commercial real estate services firm to sell a $31 million ?“non-performing loan” backed by 555 Long Wharf. The property was not in foreclosure, but Fusco did reportedly owe $31 million on a $40 million loan that had reached maturity.
It also comes three years after Fusco won Board of Alders approval for a Planned Development District (PDD) amendment that would permit the company to construct up to 500 new apartments across two new residential towers at 501 – 585 Long Wharf Dr. According to Fusco Corporation President Lynn Fusco, her company is still moving forward with that residential development plan — which will be located on 501 Long Wharf, a separate property from the office building that is also owned by Fusco.
In interviews with the Independent, Landino confirmed that his company purchased the M&T Bank loan backed by 555 and 585 Long Wharf for $11.1 million and, as part of that purchase, obtained the deed for the property.
“We saw an opportunity to purchase an iconic, New Haven-based asset and following a significant investment, create value over time,” he said.
“Our plans are to make physical improvements to the common areas and building systems and offer high quality, Class A, New Haven based office space with ample off-street parking at attractive rents,” he continued. ?“Amenities include on-site childcare, a fitness center, and plenty of outdoor recreational spaces along the waterfront.”
Landino said that 555 Long Wharf is currently ?“a little less than 40 percent” leased up.
Asked for his thoughts on why these properties sold for so much less than their city-appraised values, Landino replied, ?“Nationally, office vacancies have dramatically increased largely due to the societal change towards remote and hybrid-remote work environments, which has lessened the need for office space. While this change directly resulted in declining asset values, we are confident that given this property’s location, ample parking, and accessibility, re-investment and patience will result in a successful outcome.”
He stressed that his company plans to keep this building as an office complex — and not convert it into or build nearby any residences.
“Our whole business model is to build a better office tower,” he said about him and his investment partners. He described the Maritime Center building as ?“iconic,” as having great visibility from the I?91 and I?95 highways, and as having virtually unlimited on-site parking. He described the ideal outcome as creating ?“a suburban-style environment with a New Haven address.”
Landino also made clear that his company plans to keep this property commercial. ?“We have no current plans to convert the property into a multi-family development as we determined that this alternative is not economically feasible.”
In a separate phone interview with the Independent on Monday, Lynn Fusco described ?“many eras, periods of time and success where [555 Long Wharf] was full or sufficiently leased. We’ve enjoyed every minute of it, and had good tenancy, had a good relationship with the tenants through the years, and enjoyed our relationship with the city in developing this site.”
She said her company decided to sell the complex ?“rather than continuing to pay down a loan that the leasing was just not supporting” due to ?“very few office tenants in the marketplace, because of the pandemic and remote work.”
There’s a lot of ?“distressed” office buildings around the country, she said, in New York City and Chicago and California, in particular. The 15-story office tower at 555 Long Wharf became just that.
She also noted that, after a 30-year relationship with People’s Bank, which was subsequently acquired by the Buffalo, N.Y.-based M&T Bank, ?“we were not able to come to any kind of agreement with [M&T] about the terms” of the loan.
“It is bittersweet,” she said about the sale of 555 Long Wharf. She said Fusco will maintain offices at the complex, but not in its current space on the 14th and 15th floors.
As for the 500-unit apartment plan for 501 Long Wharf, Fusco emphasized, ?“that’s a completely separate parcel, still owned by the Fuscos,” but with no debt. ?“We have every intent to continue pursuing” a residential development at that location.
This is the second major Fusco building sale in New Haven in four years. Back in October 2020, the company sold the nine-story Temple Medical Center and a portion of the accompanying garage for $21 million to the lab and office developer Winstanley Enterprises.
Fusco urged not to read too much into these sales: her company is not leaving New Haven. With the Temple Medical sale, she said, Winstanley approached her to try to buy that building, and, after negotiations, she ultimately agreed. As for 555 Long Wharf, ?“it’s an older product.” Those are the office buildings that are suffering right now. Newer ones, in New Haven and elsewhere, are doing well. But older buildings are having trouble.
Asked for comment on what this sale means for the future of the Maritime Center and, in particular, for Fusco’s 2021 residential development plan, city Economic Development Administrator Michael Piscitelli said, ?“Maritime Center is one of the premier development locations in New Haven. Fusco’s efforts to revitalize the district with high quality commercial, residential and retail activity are all approved by the Board of Alders. The City has been following the M&T Bank process and will of course look to work with future partners and the community towards implementation of projects consistent with the City’s Long Wharf Plan.”
This is the second time a Maritime Center office building has sold in four years. Back in 2020, the Knights of Columbus purchased the adjacent, nine-story office building at 545 Long Wharf Dr. for $12.8 million – a year after the building went into foreclosure, and over a decade after that building last sold for $40 million.
According to an office directory in 555 Long Wharf’s lobby, some of the business that currently rent space at the building include Accountemps, BioXcel Therapeutics, Duble & O’Hearn Insurance, Fusco Corporation, Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Marcum LLP, and Medtronic.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Southern Connecticut State University football lost to New Haven, 21-0, in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup at Jess Dow Field. With the loss, Southern dropped to 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the NE10 while New Haven improved to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play.Joe DiGello had a season-best and game-high 13 tackles with one for a loss. ...
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Southern Connecticut State University football lost to New Haven, 21-0, in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup at Jess Dow Field. With the loss, Southern dropped to 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the NE10 while New Haven improved to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play.
Joe DiGello had a season-best and game-high 13 tackles with one for a loss. Joenel Figueroa had eight tackles, including a team-best three solo tackles. Shaun Martin had two tackles for a loss while Derek Omoregie had seven tackles and two quarterback hurries.
Offensively, Keith Ridley was 21-for-33 for 226 yards while Jaylon Tucker had five receptions for a game-high 92 yards.
Southern fell behind early as New Haven scored on its first two possessions of the day to jump out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter. The two teams played back-and-forth for the second quarter to head into the break with the Chargers holding a two-score lead.
Coming out of halftime, UNH used up eight minutes of the third quarter before scoring on a 35-yard touchdown pass to take a 21-0 lead. Southern powered its way downfield on its next possession, moving the chains 85 yards on 11 plays but was stopped on the doorstep.
Southern Connecticut is back in action on Saturday, Oct. 26 when it hosts Franklin Pierce at 1 p.m. at Jess Dow Field. That game will be played will be the Owls' Blitz Pink day in support of breast cancer awareness.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut’s commissioner of education announced the recipient of the state’s highest award for educators Wednesday morning.A social studies teacher at New Haven’s Metropolitan Business Academy is now the statewide teacher of the year.“Teaching is my heart and soul,” the winner, Julia Miller, said. “It was just such an amazing honor to find out.”It is an honor, but not much of a surprise to the students and teachers who know her.“It&r...
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut’s commissioner of education announced the recipient of the state’s highest award for educators Wednesday morning.
A social studies teacher at New Haven’s Metropolitan Business Academy is now the statewide teacher of the year.
“Teaching is my heart and soul,” the winner, Julia Miller, said. “It was just such an amazing honor to find out.”
It is an honor, but not much of a surprise to the students and teachers who know her.
“It’s her heart and her ability to see students as individuals,” said Makayla Kidd, a senior at MBA. “She lets her guard down with us. She is human with us.”
State leaders offered their praise.
“She and her classroom exemplify student-centered teaching and learning, community building, and the transformative potential of social studies classrooms and of public schools,” said Leslie Blatteau, the president of the Federation of Teachers New Haven.
Miller is a product of New Haven Public Schools and has two daughters in New Haven Public Schools. She’s been teaching at MBA for the past 18 years.
Her work goes far beyond the classroom. She created a capstone project in restorative justice for her students and goes out of her way to encourage the next generation of teachers.
“She started an after-school program called Educators Rising,” Kidd said. “It was a way to get students interested in teaching, which is super important because of our deficit in New Haven Public Schools.”
Miller said that every career that exists is because of a teacher.
“There can’t be all the other things that exist in our society if it weren’t for teachers,” she said.
Miller goes out of her way to teach involvement and respect.
“I’m a civics teacher, and so I believe in advocacy and community, and so it just feels natural to do the things that I care about,” Miller said.
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