Getting Students Moving: Oxford Heroes

OXFORD, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Ella Sastram who nominated Jackie McDonnell and Carrie Scalo, who both work at Quaker Farms School. McDonnell is an occupational therapist and Scalo is a physical therapist.

Reason for recognition: During a time of such change to education, Jackie and Carrie
spearheaded a project where they painted activities along the entire walkway from
Kindergarten to second grade to provide movement and learning for all children and staff!!

One thing to know: Both ladies always go above and beyond for students and staff! They
volunteered countless hours after school and on the weekends and organized other
volunteers from the community to provide this amazing learning and movement break for
the school!

Thank you for all you do, Jackie and Carrie!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Connecticut here.

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