Guidance Department Head Recognized for 'Excellence in Education'

WAYLAND, MA - Every year, the Goldin Foundation honors six educators for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the classrooms, schools and communities at the annual Goldin Foundation Educators Forum.

Wayland High School guidance department head Marybeth Sacramone was honored for her innovative programs at the school.

She implemented the Transitions Program, which supports students returning to school after prolonged absence due to illness or hospitalization, so that they can gradually return to the rigors of academics in a safe and supportive small group setting.

She has also been crucial in developing the Student Advisory Program.

“She and her colleagues have shepherded the launch of the program over the past four years and Marybeth’s strong and relevant leadership and perspective, which are always student focused, have no doubt deepened the Advisory Program’s impact on the school at large,” Wayland High School principal Allyson Mizoguchi said in a release.

Sacramone has also been instrumental in creating and running Guidance Seminars for ninth through twelfth graders, Boston resident girls’ discussion groups and Next Step Workshops designed to help seniors decide what their next steps will be following high school.

“Marybeth is the go-to person in times of crisis, not only for students, but for the staff as well. She is the official and unofficial mentor for so many faculty and staff at Wayland High School,” Benjamin Buffa, a guidance counselor at the school, said.