Paraeducator Of The Year

Mike Serafino

STELLAR
2024-2025

Mike worked in the district from 2005-2007 and returned in 2009. The majority of the years, he was committed to the students and team at Kennedy Middle School.  In 2021, he transferred to STELLAR, where his commitment and presence has, and continues to have, a profound impact with students and staff.  Mike was nominated by colleagues, Effie Cahill and Catherine Riccio.

• enriches the program with his dedication to learning about each student’s unique skill set and personality traits
• dedicated, professional, as well as fun, with a creative style, that builds strong connections with our students
• will create musical rhythms while the teacher adds a rap for the lesson’s information…students have started rhyming and joining, too
• adds to the teacher’s daily lessons by creating a profound question challenge to inspire students to join in full-hearted conversations
• creates monthly bulletin boards that incorporate students and staff
• thinks out-of the-box creating joyful interactions and community spirit
• continually challenges the students
• incorporates great humor
• provides real-life teaching moments
• has a gift with his abilities
• IS PARAEDUCATOR OF THE YEAR!