Our Stories

I don’t feel like a hero. I took an oath to take care of people and that’s all that I’m trying to do.

All of us are being asked to do things differently, so none of us feels alone. I think the way teachers work is going to change.

I think it’s more important than it’s ever been to get students together to have these social experiences. We’re trying  to take that virtual space and make it social.

I jumped at the opportunity to welcome students from Fitchburg State to my department. I’m glad these young adults could put themselves in a police cruiser and see if this is something they want to do full-time.

The fire service turned out to be a very rewarding career for me.

I had to think about how to reach my students online, and that’s when I started with the idea of a book. I draw a lot of coloring pages that kids have at school, so I was thinking about a series of those that kids could download. And then it grew into an actual children’s book.

This summer I attended summer classes and worked as often as possible. I am determined to do whatever it takes to put myself through school.

Every step along the way has just been unexpected. I feel like I was meant to be here. I’ve been at the right place at the right time. It feels really good to love the job you’re doing.

It’s definitely been hard and anxiety-provoking, because I’ve been putting myself at risk every day for my patients. But I’m extremely grateful I can do my part and lend a hand to helping the people in need at this time.