Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville held its annual career fair from Nov. 2-3.
Coordinated by guidance counselor Kim Balducci, the school’s career fair aims to expose students to different careers while developing the school to work connection. Held in the school’s auditorium, students in each grade went around to their careers of choice to interview the guest speakers about their professions.
The career fair featured a wide range of speakers that included parents, family and friends of faculty members and community members:
Shakara Richardson, Suffolk County Police Department
Dara Caramanico-Broyles, Suffolk County Police Department
Keley Abbriano, Suffolk County Police Department
Danny Colondona, Suffolk County Police Department emergency services
Rose Charles, attorney at law
Clifford Charles, nurse anesthesiologist
Dr. Erin Hurme, doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine
Joe Anchor, IT project management
Kimberly Jean-Pierre, New York State Assemblywoman
Cherrelle Crews, audio engineer/music producer
Scuba Steve, author and marine conservationist
Maria Francke, dance studio owner/director choreographer
Michelle Myers, retired U.S. Army sergeant/hospital clinical engineer manager
Deborah Magnani, physical therapist
Melisa Bliss, assistant district attorney
Rosemary Reyes, registered nurse
Peter Hornick, senior analyst
Lori Zomback, medical student/pediatrician
Karen Quintanilla, banker
Lauren King, managing partner/financial advisor
Joe Fitzpatrick (Stage name: Bear Bronson), professional wrestler
Leisha Cason, registered nurse
Jordan Valentine, emergency room medical student
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Date Added: 11/3/2023