Congratulations Ms. Candace Frye
Winchendon Public Schools Educator of the Week
December 20, 2021

About Ms. Frye: "I have been teaching for twelve years and this is my 5th year teaching in Winchendon Public Schools. I now teach English and Sociology & Citizenship at Murdock, and previously I taught First through Third Grade in Gardner. I love the energy students bring into the classroom. They help me view the world with a fresh perspective and keep me excited about learning new things. I try to approach each day as a fresh start and like to bring humor and energy to the classroom. Above all, it is my goal to create relationships with students that allow them to feel safe and accepted in my classroom."

Mount Wachusett Community College Holding Pinning Ceremony for Paramedic Class

The MWCC Paramedic Class 3 Pinning Ceremony will be held at the MWCC Gardner Campus in Room 115 on January 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM.

The event will also be broadcast on a live stream on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/event/1687676

A pinning ceremony is held to welcome new practitioners to medical fields, a tradition established by the nursing profession, it has been adopted by paramedics and other health professionals as well as veterinary practitioners.

The Class of 2021 are:

Joseph Bernardini, Fitchburg, MA
Edward Coulter, Winchendon, MA
Michael Flood, Barre, MA
Sarah Lyon, Brookfield, MA
Patricia Levasseur, Templeton, MA
Robert Walters, Rutland, MA

Mount Wachusett Community College Receives Donation from Polish American Veterans of Greater Gardner

GARDNER, MA - December 28, 2021 - Members of the Polish American Veterans (PAV) of Greater Gardner visited Mount Wachusett Community College on December 20, 2021, to present a $11,000 donation to the college in support of Veteran students.

PAV Commander John Kazinkas was joined by his daughter and Gardner City Council President, Elizabeth Kazinskas and fellow member Michael Zlotnik and his son Massachusetts State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik.

"We are so thankful for this incredible donation," stated Robert Mayer, Director of Veterans Services for MWCC. "This donation will enable us to continue supporting our veteran students and their families well into the future."

The MWCC Veterans Services was established specifically to address the unique academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veterans transitioning from soldier to student. MWCC is committed to providing our Military Service Members, Veterans and their families with assistance and guidance through their academic career including a veteran center offering comprehensive services, advising, access to technology and a dedicated space to study.