Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 3, 2023 Northeast Metro Tech Principal Carla Scuzzarella Named Saugus-Everett Elks Club Educator of the Year Northeast Metro Tech Students Begin Second Year of Work at Revere History Museum Northeast Metro Tech Principal and Deputy Director Carla Scuzzarella holds her Educator of the Year Award as she is flanked by her sons Rob and Mike Scuzzarella. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) S AUGUS — Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech Principal and Deputy Director Carla Scuzzarella has been named the Saugus-Everett Elks Club Educator of the Year. Principal Scuzzarella was recognized at a dinner held on Thursday, Oct. 12, where she received the award from the Saugus-Everett Elks Club, as well as a proclamation from the House of Representatives that was presented by State Rep. Jessica Giannino. “I am extremely honored and humbled to have been selected for this wonderful community recognition,” said Principal Scuzzarella. “It is especially meaningful to me as a Saugonian to be acknowledged by the Saugus-Everett Elks Club, and I am happy my boys were there to share the evening with me.” Scuzzarella is a lifelong Saugus resident and Saugus High School graduate who has worked at Northeast Metro Tech for eight years. She is a career educator who has served as a history teacher, assistant principal, and ASKS | FROM PAGE 9 in the School. Ryan P. Fisher: I’m a lifelong resident of Saugus, my daughter will be entering the system over the next few years, and we have more problems to solve. I’ve shown in four years that I make a difference. I put in the time, read every page, and have my facts straight. I build consensus and argue on the merits. I don’t care about polfor the past seven years has served as the school’s principal and deputy director. She was also formerly an adjunct professor at Merrimack College and American International College. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Salem State College, a Masters in School Administration from Salem State College, and a Masters in Political Science and Doctorate in Education from Boston College. Scuzzarella serves as a Saugus Town Meeting member, and is a former member of both the Saugus School Committee and the Saugus Youth and Recreation Commission. She is a member of the Friends of the McKeown School of Education Board at Salem State University, and volunteers at the JFK Library in Boston. Scuzzarella is a member of the Salem State College Athletic Hall of Fame, where she was formerly the women’s gymnastics coach, a James Madison Fellowship recipient, and has received the JFK Library Excellence in Teaching Award. itics or who wants me to vote which way. I don’t care about the credit. I just want to solve problems. I speak my mind. Public officials speak for the town and the kids. We’re role models. I’ll never back down or be bullied into silence. T homas R ichar d Whittredge: I have a 3rd grader and a 10th grader. I have the same concerns that many parents around the district have. My main concern is to see the areas that we struggle in, and School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, of Revere, stands with Northeast Metro Tech students and staff at the Revere History Museum. Pictured from left to right are Caggiano, Assistant Principal Jack O’Brien, Eric Martinez, of Saugus, Justin Valerio Florian, of Chelsea, Lucas Subtil, of Woburn, Diego Ruiz, of Chelsea, and Carpentry Teacher Robert Calla. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) W AKEFIELD – Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech students have begun a second year of work at the 122-year-old Revere History Museum. Last year students in the Electrical Pathway put their skills to use as they replaced wiring in the museum. This year students in the HVAC Pathway will replace the museum’s HVAC system and ductwork, while Carpentry Pathway students repair surface holes that were created last year while the building was rewired. The Revere History Museum was built in 1901, and was previously used as a rectory by the Immaculate Conception Church before the City of Revere was given the property in a land swap there are many, are addressed. What makes me best qualified is the fact that I was chairman twice, including during the most difficult time in modern history, the covid 19 pandemic. I helped lay the groundwork for some of the things that are coming into play now. I also have the unique perspective of seeing what goes on from day to day at these schools. Sometimes it’s frustrating to see little things we can improve on in the 1980’s. The City then leased it to the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation, which converted the building into a 14-room Revere History Museum. While the building was successfully converted into a museum, and remains open today, Northeast Metro Tech students have been working with administrators at the museum to make much-needed improve - ments to the structure. “This ongoing project will now include two more sets of students using the skills that they’ve learned in class to renovate key portions of an important building in one of our communities,” said Superintendent DiBarri. “This is a learning experience these students will not soon forget.” that will make a big impact. Question Two: Are there any conflicts you would disclose at this time that would prevent you from voting on future matters. Have you or will you file a disclosure form with the Town Clerk’s Office? Serino: I have no conflicts that would prevent me from voting on future matters. I have never had to file a disclosure with the Town Clerk’s office and do not expect to in “This type of project will be enjoyed by all the residents of Revere. They will get to see and learn all about the history of their community,” said School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano, of Revere. “This has also been a great learning experience for the students, as they don’t often get to work on such a special project.” “Hands-on learning and giving our students opportunities to put their skills to work are key components of education here at Northeast Metro Tech, and this project has been a great example of what our students can accomplish when they work together,” said Assistant Principal John O’Brien. To learn more about the Revere History Museum visit: https://www.facebook. com/reverehistory. the future. Gerow: I do not have any conflicts to disclose. I have not and do not plan to file a disclosure form with the Town Clerk’s Office. I do believe however, that it is imperative that any candidate who has disclosures to do so. In some cases, these conflicts can be intrusive to the work that needs to be done on the committee and should be conASKS | SEE PAGE 15
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