Employee of the Month for January is Kelly Glasser

Employee of the Month for January is Kelly Glasser

Kelly Glasser has been a lead teacher in our Head Start program since 2008, first at the Merrick site and currently at the Genesee site, she previously received the Employee of the Month award in September 2016. Her supervisor described her impact on the many students she has taught as follows:

The care and love she shows for each one of her students is over the top, and gives each one of them the safe, secure learning environment that they need to be successful at school. She goes above and beyond to interact and form a special bond with each of her students and their families. This is apparent by the stream of returning students that have to stop by her room for a quick hug and a check-in as they head down the hall to their current classrooms.

Kelly has also made a lasting influence on her program by using her expertise from many years of Head Start experience to train newer colleagues.

Congratulations to Kelly Glasser for being honored again as Employee of the Month, and as our first for 2025!

Photo: Employee of the Month Kelly Glasser with (clockwise) students Arraiya and Dream, Teacher Aides Nor’Rianna Days and Laura Petitto, Site Supervisor Tricia Daley, Executive Director Carolyn Brown, Teacher Kelly Fletcher, and Nurse Karen Morano.

PEACE, Inc. was at the CNY Model UN Conference!

PEACE, Inc. was at the CNY Model UN Conference!

Maribel Arce presented on behalf of PEACE, Inc. at the Central New York Model United Nations Conference (CNYMUN) hosted by Syracuse University, sharing our mission and impact. PEACE, Inc.’s values of equity and inclusion are brought to action by deeply understanding the community we serve, our work aligns with the 2025 CNYMUN Conference’s message of Peace and Prosperity.

We are hopeful for the future knowing these bright minds are ready to tackle the world’s challenges.

Story from our Big Brothers Big Sisters program

Story from our Big Brothers Big Sisters program

One of our “Littles,” Josiah, is a fan of the Buffalo Bills. During the Field Day event, he asked a BBBS staff member if they would buy tickets to a Bills game. He was told that it was probably unlikely. However, once our Big Brothers Big Sisters staff learned about Josiah’s wish, they decided to make it come true!

The staff worked together to fulfill Josiah’s dream. Two tickets were donated for Josiah and his Big, Anthony, who attended the Buffalo Bills game on December 22nd.

The team decided to keep the surprise a secret from Josiah for as long as possible. Once he found out, he was incredibly excited. Josiah was thrilled and smiled all day at the game!

Amazing experience at the SU basketball game!

Amazing experience at the SU basketball game!

On Saturday, December 28th, Greg Kreitzer, a “Big” Brother from our BBBS program, and his “Little”, Prince, had the incredible opportunity to attend the SU game and meet SU guard JJ Starling!

Photo 1. Big Greg Kreitzer is shown with his little, Prince.

Photo 2. SU guard JJ Starling is shown with Prince, Luke, and Greg.

Photo 3. Luke and Prince.

Photo 4. Prince and Otto.

Thank You for Your Support!

Thank You for Your Support!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has participated in the 2024 PEACE, Inc. Give-A-Holiday Program! Your support in sponsoring families, creating gift baskets, and making monetary donations is making a real difference in spreading holiday cheer. Together, we bring joy and hope to those in need this season. Let’s keep the spirit of giving alive!

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