Contributions to the Technical Careers

“You can accomplish anything in life through hard work and perseverance.”Meet Ms. Casey Clarke, a nurse at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. Ms. Clarke majored in Nursing at Husson University and was also a former Voc-Tech student in Medical Assisting. Ms. Clarke knew she...

“I love the one-to-one interactions with students and the ability to become a role model.” Meet Ms. Crystal Vitorino a Culinary teaching assistant here at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. She teaches Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, and Food Service Fundamentals. This...

“I want to be the best version of myself at all times so that I can hopefully be an inspiration to them.”Meet Mr. Derek Medeiros, one of the new assistant principals here at Greater New Bedford Voc Tech. Mr. Medeiros has a long history of education being in his...

“I feel that the quality of everything that we do is better period.”Meet Mr. Jeffrey Caron, Dean of Admission and Exploratory at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. His role here at GNBVT is to help families and students from the beginning of the application process to...

“I want to see students succeed in the goals they would like to achieve.”Meet Mrs.Joanne Romanelli, the Academy B administrator at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. Mrs. Romanelli’s teaching career spanned from 2001 to the spring of 2014, transitioning into an Academy...

“Life is tough but you are tougher. Take it day by day and never stop learning.”Meet Ms. Joy Southworth, a Science Teacher at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. Ms. Southworth was a previous student at GNBVT, and is now an alumna. She quickly fell in love with biology in...

“You have to be happy in order to make life the best it possibly can be.”Meet Ms. Julie Heaven, a teaching assistant in Special Services here at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. Ms. Heaven wanted to work as a teaching assistant because of her background in Special...

“I think it is equally important to share with students and their families about their successes as it is to communicate about areas of concern.”Meet Ms. Katherine Parker, a special education teacher, liaison, and Algebra II co-teacher here at GNBVT. Ms. Parker is...

“Everyone is an individual, so I try to listen to what each student needs to be their very best.”Meet Mrs. Margaret Thurbide, a Guidance Department Coordinator at GNB Voc-Tech. This is Mrs. Thurbide’s first year of being a Guidance Department Coordinator; she has been...

“I have met so many wonderful people over the years.”Meet Mr. Matthew Grieve, the Engineering Related teacher here at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. Mr. Grieve has been working at GNBVT for 18 years. He was originally a teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, a local...

“The key to success, is adapting to any situation you face in life.”Meet Mr. Matthew Rodriguez, an English teacher here at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. Mr. Rodriguez has been teaching for 2 years, beginning his journey at Durfee High School. His mother, who is his...

"Helping students identify their strengths and weaknesses and witnessing their personal success stories along the way is what inspires me."Meet Mr. Matthew Silva, a vice principal at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. Mr. Silva attended Somerset High School and graduated...

“I have enjoyed my time working with both students and staff.”Meet Ms. Nikie Iwanczuk, a school adjustment counselor here at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. This year marks the third year of Ms. Iwanczuk working as an adjustment counselor here. She meets with about 60...

“ You have to be willing to give up the free time that you have to be able to achieve your dreams”Meet Mr. Noah Rivera, an athletic & student life director here at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. Mr. Rivera started working here 3 months ago, and after graduating...

“Work hard and it will pay off. It might seem hard but the ending is so amazing.”Meet Ms. Susan Lagasse, a teacher at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. She chose to teach at GNBVT because she believes that technical schools are amazing at helping students achieve a career...