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Landmark College Honors 19 Employees for Their Years of Service

November 06, 2014

Landmark College honored 19 employees at its annual Service Awards Luncheon on Thursday, November 6, 2014. The luncheon recognized those who marked five, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service to the College.

"Today, people will hold an average of 11 jobs between the ages of 18 and 46," said Carolyn LeBail, director of human resources at the College. "We have 19 honorees here with a combined 280 years of service to Landmark College."

"This is not just a job - it's a calling, a gift of yourselves to the students here and the mission of the College."—Carolyn LeBail

LeBail, who joined the College in September 2014, said in her short time here it's been apparent that the Landmark College culture fosters a loyalty and dedication to mission that's rare. "This is not just a job - it's a calling, a gift of yourselves to the students here and the mission of the College. And it's one that you embrace with all of its challenges and rewards."

LeBail quoted Winston Churchill: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

The employees honored were:

• 5 Years: Matthew Brown, assistant director of campus security; Jennifer Desmarais, director of financial aid; Kim Kempf, assistant bookstore manager. 
• 10 years: Alberto Cruz, night shift coordinator; John Kosakowski, catalog librarian.
• 15 years: Peg Alden, director of study abroad; Sophie Lampard Dennis, associate professor of first-year studies; Susan Frishberg, assistant professor of world languages; Alan Hodson, advisor; Ginny Irish, manager of student accounts; Sandra Marr, assistant professor of first-year studies; Eric Matte, associate professor of communications; Corrado Paramithiotti, director of facilities and planning operations; Charlie Schneeweis, associate professor of fine and performing arts.
• 20 years: Steve Carmichael, assistant professor of English; Carol Reynolds, advisor; Lynda Sperry, coach and academic advisor.
• 25 years: Deb Berigow, coach and academic advisor; Ken Gobbo, professor of psychology.

Landmark College was the first institution of higher learning to pioneer college-level studies for students with dyslexia. Today, Landmark College is a global leader in integrated teaching methods for students with learning disabilities (including dyslexia), ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The College offers two- and four-year degree options, a graduate-level certificate in universal design with technology integration, and summer programs for students who learn differently. Students, faculty, and professionals from around the world are drawn to Landmark College for its innovative educational model, designed through research and practice to help all students become confident, empowered, and independently successful learners.