What impact has Solimar had on colleagues and students over the past month? As a veteran staff and the Handle with Care Trainer in the building, Ms. Mercado has been an integral part of the team this school year. She assisted in training all staff in our procedures and policies during orientation and continues to train staff and be a role model with those policies and procedures. Solimar went out of her way before school started to ensure the school was a welcoming environment for the students when they began. Anastasia McGlone, Operations Manager, states that "Ms. [...]

What has Ana done over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Ana was nominated by her classroom staff for a vote with all of the Hartford Primary staff. Ana was chosen for many reasons. Ana has had some challenges at the start of this school year and has overcome those challenges successfully and while remaining positive and able to advocate for herself. Ana is a positive role model for the other students in her classroom and to the school. She can often be heard encouraging other students to make good choices. Ana is able [...]

Our High Road Hartford Primary student of the month for May is Ana! Students who win student of the month are nominated by their teachers and are selected through a voting process with the staff at the school. Ana has worked very hard all year to improve and be successful as a student. Staff members have reported that Ana is a very hard worker, who strives to do her best in class. Ana is a very compassionate student who often looks out for the well being of her peers. Staff members have stated that Ana has been a pleasure [...]

Our High Road Hartford Primary Student of the Month for March is Emanuel! Emanuel is a 6th grade student in Mr. Dilella’s class. Emanuel has been a part of our program for the last two school years. Emanuel gets along with his classmates and staff members. Over the last several months, Emanuel has made much progress with both his behaviors and academics. Staff members have reported that Emanuel is a pleasure to have in class and he is always willing to help with tasks such as taking care of the pets in our pet center. When asked about why [...]

Our High Road Hartford Primary Staff of the Month for March is Ms. Carly Weber! Ms. Weber has worked as a teacher at our school since September 2017. Last school year, Ms. Weber taught our Middle School students, and this year she has been working as our Kindergarten through 3rd grade teacher. Other staff members have noted that Ms. Weber is very organized and her classroom is a very bright and positive setting for her students. Ms. Weber demonstrates a lot of structure in the classroom and her staff and students always know what is expected of them. Ms. [...]

Christine Hartwich, Special Education Teacher I chose special education as I have family who has received special education services in their schooling and have seen the good and the bad. I wanted to be a positive role model for those who may not always have a voice. Christine has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education (Providence College) and a Master’s in Mathematics for Certified Teachers (Central Connecticut State University) On a typical workday, I welcome all students until the majority of my class is in when I will then [...]

High Road School of Hartford Primary’s Mrs. Natalie Conley has been selected as staff of the Month for November! Through a process where all staff in the building nominate a peer who exemplifies our CORE 4 values and has been an asset to the team, Mrs. Conley received the most nominations in the building. Mrs. Conley has been working with our school for the last 3 months as our school Social Worker and is responsible for meeting with students in both groups and individualized settings. Mrs. Conley is also in charge of keeping up communication with parents and programs [...]