Milford Foundation For Education Announces Award Winners

MILFORD, MA- The Milford Massachusetts Foundation for Education recognized two community members to receive the Community Impact award: Maureen Hutchins and Thomas Mantegani.

Both recipients made significant contributions to strengthen educational opportunities to student in Milford.

On the Milford Massachusetts Foundation website, the award announcement is accompanied by a short statement from the someone who nominated the winner. Maureen Hutchins works as a us driver for the Milford Public Schools and the anonymous statement explains how she brings passion for the kids well-being with her on each drive. "I have often regarded her as such an integral part of my children's success in the Milford Public Schools. We relied on Mo to provide a safe, supportive and predictable beginning to our children's school day. She not only delivered, but went above and beyond to be there for our kids,” it says.

Thomas Mantegani is a volunteer reader in the schools and travels from class to class reading to the students. An anonymous teacher wrote a statement about the impact Mantegani's readings have been to the class. "Having someone other than your teacher come in week after week on their OWN time, just to show kids how enjoyable reading can be is absolutely invaluable. Not only does Mr. M model fluent reading, he lets students experience the joy of the story," it says.

Photo Credit: The Milford Massachusetts Foundation for Education